2020 The Paring Syrah

This wine is what happens when the owner of Screaming Eagle (maybe the culty-ist of cult Napa wines) decides he wants to try his hand at great value Central Coast Syrah. Delivering all that makes the grape so superb—blackberries, cracked pepper, black olive, and powerfully balanced intensity—it drinks well above its weight. Sourced from Santa Ynez Valley, it brings real depth and polish at a price that’s refreshingly down to earth. This is the kind of bottle that feels like a steal: serious winemaking, no hype. It’s Syrah made to be enjoyed, not overthought.