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2020 Nicora Slide Hill Syrah

3 available
Minimum Bid Per Bottle is $55
Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

ITEM 10569286 - Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased at retail

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3 $55
2020 Nicora Slide Hill Syrah

RATINGS

94Jeb Dunnuck

Spiced red and black fruits, cured meats, leather, and sweet herbs all emerge from the glass, and it's medium to full-bodied, with good ripeness, supple tannins, and outstanding length. It picks up a distinct iron, salty, almost bloody character on the finish, and this is a ripe, sexy Syrah with tons to love.

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Edna Valley

Edna Valley AVA is within San Luis Obispo County, and within the large Central Coast AVA. Edna Valley became an AVA in 1982 and it includes 22,400 acres of extremely fertile land blessed with a long growing season. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the principal grapes, though Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Albarino, Grenache, Viognier, Merlot and Petite Sirah also are grown. Spanish missionaries were growing grape vines in the Edna Valley in the 18th century, but the valley’s modern wine industry took off in the 1970s. Today there are more than 50 Edna Valley wineries.

TYPE

Red Wine, Syrah (Shiraz)

This grape is grown in milder climates and produces a medium-to full-bodied wine. It is also known as Shiraz, but should not be confused with Petit Sirah, which was developed by crossing Syrah with Peloursin.