2020 Love & Terroir Ballard Canyon Syrah, Santa Barbara County

What it is: A cool-climate Syrah from Kimsey Vineyard in Ballard Canyon — limestone soils, 75% whole cluster, native yeast, 15 months in neutral French oak. Côte-Rôtie character with a California edge, built to age.

Who it's for: Collectors and Northern Rhône lovers who want savory depth and a wine that rewards cellaring.

Taste: Medium-full body, firm structure, fully dry. Blackberry, elderberry, black pepper, smoked meat, olive, and forest floor with a long, savory finish.

Pair with: Grilled lamb, steak, game, mushroom dishes, pepper-forward cooking. Decant now; cellar through 2040.

Details: 2020 vintage · 750ml · Dry red wine · Ballard Canyon, Santa Barbara County, California · Limestone soils, neutral French oak.

Score: 93 points, Wine Enthusiast. Library selection — once it's gone, it's gone.