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Brewer-Clifton Syrah Santa Barbara County Ex Post Facto 2020

Syrah/Shiraz from Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California
WA 98
AG 93
JD 92
15.0% ABV
Item # 344056

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98 points Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "The 2020 Syrah from Ex Post Facto is lovely at this youthful stage, made without new oak and sourced mainly from the Santa Maria Valley (although moving forward, winemaker Greg Brewer says fruit will come instead from the Sta. Rita Hills). Medium ruby-purple, it offers blackcurrants, dried red cherries and incredible natural spice, like black licorice, cocoa powder, cracked pepper and lilac. The palate is stunning, offering powerful, spicy fruit supported by generous freshness and powdery tannins, and it finishes with great length and definition. Wow! Drink: 2024-2044. (Dec 2022)"

93 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "Greg Brewer's 2020 Syrah is redolent of red-toned fruit, chalk, mint, white pepper and tons of savory character from the 100% whole clusters. In 2020, the Ex Post Facto Syrah is decidedly floral and red fruited in character, which seems to really emphasize both freshness and energy. Drink: 2023-2032. (Aug 2022)"

92 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2020 Syrah Ex Post Facto (100% Syrah) comes from sites in Santa Barbara County and is always a vibrant, cool-climate inspired Syrah (although it’s certainly ripe). Ripe red and blackberry fruits, sappy green herbs, and peppery notes all emerge on the nose, and it's medium-bodied, with a fleshy, rounded, opulent texture, ripe tannins, and a great finish. This beauty is going to shine for 7-8 years. Drink: 2022-2030. (8/29/22)"
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98 points Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "The 2020 Syrah from Ex Post Facto is lovely at this youthful stage, made without new oak and sourced mainly from the Santa Maria Valley (although moving forward, winemaker Greg Brewer says fruit will come instead from the Sta. Rita Hills). Medium ruby-purple, it offers blackcurrants, dried red cherries and incredible natural spice, like black licorice, cocoa powder, cracked pepper and lilac. The palate is stunning, offering powerful, spicy fruit supported by generous freshness and powdery tannins, and it finishes with great length and definition. Wow! Drink: 2024-2044. (Dec 2022)"

93 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "Greg Brewer's 2020 Syrah is redolent of red-toned fruit, chalk, mint, white pepper and tons of savory character from the 100% whole clusters. In 2020, the Ex Post Facto Syrah is decidedly floral and red fruited in character, which seems to really emphasize both freshness and energy. Drink: 2023-2032. (Aug 2022)"

92 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2020 Syrah Ex Post Facto (100% Syrah) comes from sites in Santa Barbara County and is always a vibrant, cool-climate inspired Syrah (although it’s certainly ripe). Ripe red and blackberry fruits, sappy green herbs, and peppery notes all emerge on the nose, and it's medium-bodied, with a fleshy, rounded, opulent texture, ripe tannins, and a great finish. This beauty is going to shine for 7-8 years. Drink: 2022-2030. (8/29/22)"
Product SKU 344056
Producer Brewer-Clifton
Country United States
Region California
SubRegion Central Coast
Appellation Sta. Rita Hills
Varietal Syrah/Shiraz
Vintage 2020
Size 750ml
Color Red
ABV 15.0%
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