2020 Syrah-Cabernet

Appellation

Santa Barbara County

Varietal

Red Blend

Wine Enthusiast

Vineyard Sources

100% Camp Four Vineyard (Blocks 4 & 17) located in the Santa Ynez Valley

Barrel Aging

Aged 20 months in French oak, of which 38% were new

Cooperage

Bossuet, Sylvain, Atelier Centre, Bel Air

Technical Data

Composition

50% Syrah & 50% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol %

14.5

Acidity

0.680 g/100mL

3.72

Harvest Brix

24.4-25.7

Harvest Date

10/14-10/20/20

Production

394 cases

Description

A rich, full-bodied wine that features the classic depth and structure of Cabernet Sauvignon balanced by Syrah's notoriously jammy, more fruit-forward flavors. This wine offers savory aromas of dark berries, cassis, baking spices and vanilla that intermingle with earthy notes of dried tobacco, cigar box and saddle leather. Black currant and other dark fruit flavors linger on the palate, supported by hints of dark chocolate, vanilla and earth.

This bold blend will stand up beautifully to richly seasoned meats and herbaceous savory dishes. Try it with a rosemary & garlic spiced rack of lamb or a spice-rubbed grilled steak.

Wine Critic Reviews

"Freshly smashed boysenberry, lilac and peppercorn aromas come together seamlessly on the nose of this split Syrah-Cab blend. Firm tension to the sip gives an edge to the berry, ham, cracked pepper and wild thyme flavors." ~ Wine Enthusiast