Winemaker Notes: “The nose features aromas of violets, juniper berry, bloody steak, and hints of white pepper around a red and blackberry fruit core. There is a dense stone and graphite middle core with some muscle and light tannins that will loosen with a few years of age. What sets our Syrah apart from the vast oceans of Syrah made in the world (of all styles) is the energy (read: acidity) in the wine. The red-fruited mid-palate and frontal floral lift makes this a wine of excitement and it is not heavy or plodding. Les Titans will drink well now though it needs a decant to open up the fruit and soften tannins.”

Vinous 97  Points:”The 2018 Syrah Estate Les Titans is one of the great Syrahs of California. Deep and wonderfully savory, with mind-blowing balance, the Titans has it all. In most vintages, the Titans is very peppery and savory, but the 2018 it is so well-balanced that nothing in particular stands out. Perhaps the late season heat baked some of the slightly herbal notes that are so typical. Regardless, the 2018 is a fabulous wine in every way.”

Robert Parker 95 Points: “The 2018 Estate Syrah Les Titans is made in a classic cool-climate style, with pure violet perfume that floats across fresh blackcurrant fruit, plus notes of aniseed, chargrill and earth. The medium-bodied palate is firm, fresh, pure and perfumed, with a long, layered finish. If you enjoy Syrah with more perfume and uplift than overt, ripe fruit, look no further than this. 275 cases were made.”