2019 Hampton Vineyard Syrah

Appellation

Santa Barbara County

Varietal

Syrah

Wine Enthusiast

Jeb Dunnuck

Vinous

Wine & Spirits

Vineyard Sources

100% Hampton Vineyard located in the Santa Ynez Valley

Barrel Aging

Aged for 21 months in 100% French oak, of which 40% was new

Cooperage

Meyrieux, Francois Freres, Seguin Moreau

Technical Data

Composition

100% Syrah

Alcohol %

14.9

Acidity

0.600 g/100mL

3.69

Harvest Brix

26.5

Harvest Date

10/2/19

Production

249 cases

Description

Syrah is a dark-skinned, hearty grape that is healthy, early-ripening and easy to work with for both grower and winemaker alike. Dark berries and black plum aromas practically leap from a glass of this 2019 Hampton Vineyard Syrah with layers of dried herbs, tar, smoke and BBQ meat to follow. Blackberry and blueberry compote rule the palate, while leather, grilled herbs, dark chocolate and scorched earth lead to a long, satisfying finish.

This richly textured, bold Syrah pairs particularly well with grilled meats and vegetables, wild game, or beef stew.

Wine Critic Reviews

"Dense and fresh aromas of berry, roasted meat, violet and elderberry sorbet show on the nose of this bottling. The palate lands with lots of texture and flavor, showing roasted kelp, coffee bean, smoked-meat and wild-berry elements. A great steak wine." ~ Wine Enthusiast "The 2019 Syrah Hampton Vineyard presents a distinctly brooding, earthy expression of Syrah. Blue/black fruit, chocolate, gravel, incense, scorched earth and tobacco add to an impression of power." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous "...offers more dense red and black fruits and slowly gives up more complex notes of scrub brush, flowers, and iron with time in the glass. Medium to full-bodied, this plush, classic California mouthful of a Syrah is going to dish up tons of pleasure over the coming 7-8 years. There's no need to delay gratification, as it's great today." ~ Jeb Dunnuck