2021 Estate Syrah

Our 4.6 acre parcel of Tablas clone Syrah was planted on the highest hill of our estate—the site of an ancient riverbank—25 years ago. Our diurnal climate ripens the grapes during the warm days, then sends the vines into hibernation during the cool nights to preserve acid and structure, resulting in fruit of great elegance and balance. Rhône aficionado Jeb Dunnuck tastes and reviews this wine each year. Here's what he had to say about our 2021 vintage:

“All Syrah from the estate outside of Los Olivos, the 2021 Syrah Estate offers savory red and black fruits, some leather, peppery, loamy earth nuances, medium body, ripe tannins, and a seamless, layered, elegant style. It’s another beautiful wine from this team that will evolve for a decade.” 94 points

VARIETAL COMPOSITION: Syrah
VINIFICATION: Fermented on skins with 20% dried stem inclusion
AGING: Aged in 44% new French oak barrels for 27 months
PAIR WITH: Rosemary-seasoned duck, lamb, chocolate torte
CASE PRODUCTION: 220
ALCOHOL: 15.7%
PRICE: $60 Retail / $51.00 Club

  94 Points