Andremily 2021 “EABA” GSM Santa Barbara – 100 Points – MAX 6 per person

FMW 100 Points: “The 2021 EABA (End All Be All) is a gorgeous wine composed domestic Rhône blend, consisting of 63% Syrah, 21% Mourvèdre, 15% Grenache, and 1% Viognier.  This is probably the BEST ever EABA.  The wine is loaded with lush and bold fruit – the nose and palate is brimming with blue and blackberries, a hint of cassis, and black pepper notes that jump out of the glass.  The lush and full-bodied palate offers up a full plethora of bold, yet extremely well-balanced fruit that is intense, yet elegant, dense but nuanced, and finishes very complex with long and silky fine-grained, tannins.”

Jeb Dunncuk 99 Points: “The 2021 EABA is based on 63% Syrah, 21% Mourvèdre, 15% Grenache, and the rest Viognier and saw a slightly longer élevage, spending 31 months in 60% new oak. Exotic red and black fruits, ground pepper, violets, bouquet garni, sandalwood, and some gamey, meaty notes all emerge on the nose, and this beauty is full-bodied, has a concentrated, layered mouthfeel and incredible length. It’s another incredible wine from this talented winemaker that deserves 3-4 years in the cellar and will shine over the following 15..”