JEB DUNNUCK 99 POINTS - "One of the finest lineups I tasted for this report was from Anthony Yount’s Royal Nonesuch Farm, which pulls from the cooler, more coastal-influenced York Mountain AVA as well as some top sites throughout the region."
"All Syrah sourced from the Royal Nonesuch Farm estate, Slide Hill, G2, Bassetti, and Lopai vineyards, fermented with 25% whole clusters and aged 20 months in 40% new French oak, the 2023 Spine delivers sensational aromatics of blackberry fruit, pepper, spring flowers, rose petals, and violets, with a California take on great Côte-Rôtie-like style. The oak is beautifully integrated, and it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with flawless balance and nothing out of place. Don't miss this spectacular effort. It will have 15+ years of prime drinking. Drink 2025-2040."
"All Syrah sourced from the Royal Nonesuch Farm estate, Slide Hill, G2, Bassetti, and Lopai vineyards, fermented with 25% whole clusters and aged 20 months in 40% new French oak, the 2023 Spine delivers sensational aromatics of blackberry fruit, pepper, spring flowers, rose petals, and violets, with a California take on great Côte-Rôtie-like style. The oak is beautifully integrated, and it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with flawless balance and nothing out of place. Don't miss this spectacular effort. It will have 15+ years of prime drinking. Drink 2025-2040."
