2021 Piedrasassi "Bien Nacido" Syrah, Santa Maria Valley, California, USA
ABOUT THE WINE
Sourced from the famed Bien Nacido Vineyard in Santa Maria Valleyâwhere Syrah thrives on marine-influenced, wind-swept slopesâthis cuvĂŠe reflects Piedrasassiâs restrained, RhĂ´ne-inspired approach. The fruit was harvested early for freshness and whole-cluster fermented with native yeasts, followed by aging in large, neutral French oak barrels to preserve detail and transparency.
The 2021 vintage was cool and steady, yielding a wine of focus, aromatic lift, and structural integrity. Earth, spice, and floral complexity take precedence over fruit weight, with a savory profile reminiscent of northern RhĂ´ne Syrah. Itâs a compelling partner for grilled lamb, black lentils with rosemary, or aged sheepâs milk cheese.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Piedrasassi is the project of winemaker and baker Sashi Moorman, who is known for his minimalist, site-driven wines and dedication to old-world techniques. Working with organically or sustainably farmed vineyards along Californiaâs Central Coast, Sashi seeks to craft Syrah that is expressive, savory, and true to placeâeschewing excess ripeness or oak influence.
In the cellar, interventions are minimal: native yeast fermentations, whole-cluster inclusion, and aging in large, neutral barrels are all hallmarks of his style. Piedrasassiâs Bien Nacido bottling represents a benchmark for California Syrah, marrying coastal intensity with Old World finesse.
Original: $45.99
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Description
ABOUT THE WINE
Sourced from the famed Bien Nacido Vineyard in Santa Maria Valleyâwhere Syrah thrives on marine-influenced, wind-swept slopesâthis cuvĂŠe reflects Piedrasassiâs restrained, RhĂ´ne-inspired approach. The fruit was harvested early for freshness and whole-cluster fermented with native yeasts, followed by aging in large, neutral French oak barrels to preserve detail and transparency.
The 2021 vintage was cool and steady, yielding a wine of focus, aromatic lift, and structural integrity. Earth, spice, and floral complexity take precedence over fruit weight, with a savory profile reminiscent of northern RhĂ´ne Syrah. Itâs a compelling partner for grilled lamb, black lentils with rosemary, or aged sheepâs milk cheese.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Piedrasassi is the project of winemaker and baker Sashi Moorman, who is known for his minimalist, site-driven wines and dedication to old-world techniques. Working with organically or sustainably farmed vineyards along Californiaâs Central Coast, Sashi seeks to craft Syrah that is expressive, savory, and true to placeâeschewing excess ripeness or oak influence.
In the cellar, interventions are minimal: native yeast fermentations, whole-cluster inclusion, and aging in large, neutral barrels are all hallmarks of his style. Piedrasassiâs Bien Nacido bottling represents a benchmark for California Syrah, marrying coastal intensity with Old World finesse.
