
Technical Data
Composition
100% Syrah
Alcohol %
14.5
Acidity
0.512 g/100mL
pH
3.84
Harvest Brix
24.7
Harvest Date
9/2/16
Production
298 cases
Wine Spectator
90
Wine Enthusiast
92
Jeb Dunnuck
92
Vinous
93
Vineyard Sources
100% Hampton Vineyard located in the Santa Ynez Valley
Barrel Aging
Aged 21 months in 100% French oak, of which 33% is new
Cooperage
Meyrieux, Francois Freres
Technical Data
Composition
100% Syrah
Alcohol %
14.5
Acidity
0.512 g/100mL
pH
3.84
Harvest Brix
24.7
Harvest Date
9/2/16
Production
298 cases
Description
Dark fruit aromas of blackberry, blueberry and black plum drive the nose, followed by dried herbs, tar, smoke and BBQ meat. Blackberry along with blueberry compote dominate the palate, while notes of leather, grilled herbs, dark chocolate and scorched earth complete this full-bodied Syrah.
For fun, try the 2016 Hampton Syrah with a hard cheese like Gouda, however as a general rule, you can't go wrong pairing with grilled meats, vegetables, wild game or a nice beef stew.