2021 Fingers Crossed Unanswered Prayers Set ( Syrah / Grenache )

Grenache

"Leading off the bottled reds, the 2021 Grenache Unanswered Prayers is based on 76% Grenache, 11% Syrah, and the rest Mourvèdre, Petite Sirah, and a few white varieties. It's a beautifully concentrated, medium to full-bodied Grenache with loads of ripe black cherry and black raspberry-driven fruit as well as some gamey, peppery, herbal undertones that turn more marine-laced salty, and sea breeze-driven with air. I love its overall balance, and it has ripe, wonderfully integrated tannins and outstanding length. It needs 2-3 years of bottle age but should evolve like a great Châteauneuf du Pape, with 10-15 years of overall prime drinking." 96 Jeb Dunnucck

Syrah

"The 2021 Syrah Unanswered Prayers is more inky and reserved, with tons of gamey black fruits, iron, game, bay leaf, and peppery, bacon fat-like nuances. Needing air to show at its best, it's full-bodied and concentrated, with a broad, layered mouthfeel, a beautiful sense of freshness, ripe tannins, and a great finish. This classic, complex, incredibly compelling Santa Barbara County Syrah has tons to love and a singular character. Hide bottles for just 2-3 years if you can and enjoy over the following 10-15 years." 97 Jeb Dunnuck