2016 Paul Lato Letters to Europe Syrah-Grenache | Santa Barbara County California 750ml

...a new cuvee that's based on equal parts Grenache and Syrah brought up in 45% new French oak. Blackberries, black cherries, melted licorice, smoked herbs, and some meaty, marine-like notes all flow to a full-bodied, beautifully polished red that has ultra-fine tannins and a rockstar finish. This cuvee comes 83% from Bien Nacido and 17% from Larner. | 95-97 points, Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com