2022 Santa Barbara County Syrah

Appellation

Santa Barbara County

Varietal

Syrah

Wine Enthusiast

Vineyard Sources

62% Rodney’s Vineyard (Blocks F, J1 & I) from the Fess Parker Home Ranch, 34% Camp Four Vineyard (Blocks 16 & 20D) , 4% Hampton Vineyard (Block B), all located in the Santa Ynez Valley

Barrel Aging

Aged 21 months in French oak, of which 16% were new

Cooperage

Francois Freres, Trust, Ermitage, Meyrieux

Technical Data

Composition

98% Syrah, 2% Viognier

Alcohol %

14.5

Acidity

0.597 g/100ml

3.77

Harvest Brix

23.3-27.6

Harvest Date

9/19-10/19/22

Production

2022 cases

Description

This delicious and approachable wine represents the best of what Santa Barbara County Syrah has to offer. Flavors of dark cherry, blackberry, spice and toast commingle on the palate with light mint and herbal notes.

Wine Critic Reviews

"Baked plum and berry aromas meet with herb and earth on the straightforward nose of this reliable bottling. The palate follows a similar and familiar formula of berry, pepper and herb." ~ Wine Enthusiast