2022 Hampton Vineyard Syrah

Appellation

Santa Barbara County

Varietal

Syrah

Wine Enthusiast

Jeb Dunnuck

Vineyard Sources

100% Hampton Vineyard located in the Santa Ynez Valley

Barrel Aging

Aged 21 months in 100% French oak, of which 33% were new

Cooperage

Francois Freres, Meyrieux, Ermitage

Technical Data

Composition

100% Syrah

Alcohol %

15.0

Acidity

0.630 g/100mL

3.80

Harvest Brix

26.8

Harvest Date

9/19/22

Production

272 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 2022 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

"Tart and plummy aromas meet with crumpled herbs on the nose of this bottling from a vineyard planted by a regional pioneer. The palate is quite cohesive, with purple and blue fruit flavors seamlessly blended between herb and rock elements that finish on a toasty oak note." ~ Wine Enthusiast "...offers notes of plums, blackberries, camphor, leather, and pepper. Full-bodied, ripe, and mouth-filling, it puts its foot firmly on the ripeness pedal yet stays lively and enjoyable on the palate. Drink bottles over the coming 4-6 years. Drink 2025-2031." ~ Jeb Dunnuck