2020 Hampton Vineyard Syrah

Appellation

Santa Barbara County

Varietal

Syrah

Wine Enthusiast

Vineyard Sources

100% Hampton Vineyard located in the Santa Ynez Valley

Barrel Aging

Aged 22 months in 100% French oak, of which 50% were new

Cooperage

Francois Freres, Sirugue

Technical Data

Composition

100% Syrah

Alcohol %

14.1

Acidity

0.630 g/100mL

3.73

Harvest Brix

23.1

Harvest Date

9/23/20

Production

200 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 2020 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 inky aromas of iodine, dried violet and smoked boysenberry converge on the nose of this bottling. Cherry wood and maple aromas meet with dense black cherry flavors on the intense palate." ~ Wine Enthusiast