2020 Andremily Syrah No. 9
Producer: Andremily
Region: Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, CA
Country: USA
Grapes: 89% Syrah, 9% Mourvèdre and 2% Viognier
Vintage: 2020
ABV: 15.4%
Vivino: 4.6
Drink By: 2041
Occasional Wine Note: This is the best Syrah we've ever had, period.
Jeb Dunnuck
Critic Score: 99
A blend of 89% Syrah, 9% Mourvèdre, and 2% Viognier, the 2020 No 9 was 50% destemmed and will see 22 months in 65% new French oak. Full-bodied and powerful, with lots of chocolaty black fruits, ground pepper, and assorted meatiness, it hits the palate with a ripe, lush texture, solid tannins, and a great finish.
Wine Independent
Critic Score: 99
The 2020 Andremily No 9 is composed of 89% Syrah, 9% Mourvèdre, and 2% Viognier, made with 50% whole clusters. It spent 22 months in French oak barrels, 65% new. The wine was still in the barrel when I tasted it, due to be bottled in a few weeks. Very deep purple-black colored, it struts out with sassy notes of juicy black plums, boysenberry preserves, and fruit cake with hints of coffee beans, charcoal, and garrigue, plus a touch of black pepper. Full-bodied, the palate is vibrant and plush, featuring a firm backbone of grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and layered.