New Release: 2018 Syrah ~ Santa Barbara County

Try our New Release: 2018 Syrah. This is a Syrah from a new vineyard.  The wine is a great contrast to our 2016 Syrah from Ballard Canyon, as it is more in the style of a French Syrah from the northern Rhone Valley.

It is big and bold with some earthy notes.  The fruit is evident, but is overshadowed by the meaty, smoky flavors.  Look for flavors like cured meat, bacon fat, tobacco, herbs and smoke.

It is great fun to compare our two Syrahs.  I suspect that most people will have strong feelings for one or the other, and a few will appreciate both.

Enjoy.