2019 Slide Hill Syrah
$65.00
Description
2019 Slide Hill Syrah
Varietal: Syrah
Vineyard: Slide Hill (formerly Sawyer/Lindquist)
Region: Edna Valley, San Luis Obispo County, CA
Coming from the coastal Edna Valley, just south of San Luis Obispo, where the region is famous for its world class cool climate wines. The volcanic clay soil here lends itself to producing premium quality grapes. Slide Hill, one of the regions’ top vineyards, is certified biodynamic. Using Estrella clone Syrah with tiny berries resulted in a wine with extreme concentration. This is a big, dark Syrah. Northern Rhone meets California personality.
Last Date Tasted: July, 2022
Color: Impenetrable magenta/black
Nose: Extracted, inky, blackberry paste, blackcurrant, embers
Mouth: Big, rich, dark fruit, integrated tannin, finishes long mouthwatering and juicy with complex full array Syrah notes
Decant for: 1-2 hours
Pair with: A hearty winter roast. Beef bourguignon
Drinkability: Drink now through 2032
Additional information
| Weight | 3 lbs |
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