2008 Beckmen TLV(?) 70% Syrah 30% Cabernet

This along with '08 Beckmen Grenache arrived via UPS having spent the day (or more) at 90 degrees or higher temps. Taking wine out of the styrofoam, the wine bottles were more than lukewarm. I thought they'd be ruined. So I opened this bottle on Saturday (yesterday) and after Vinturi oxygenation, was pleasantly surprised that it was quite nice. It is now Sunday evening and wine has held up quite well. Blackberry with lavender overtones and maybe raspberry too. A bit reminiscent of the L'Aventure Estate Cuvee which is a similar blend of cab and syrah, but not as deep, complex and compelling. Still, considering I thought for sure it was essentially cooked at high temp, it's a fine wine. 90+ points. At right is picture

of Beckmen's beautiful vineyards, which we visited, outside

Los Olivos.