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2023 Alma Rosa El Jabali Vineyard Syrah

Minimum Bid is $46
Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

ITEM 10635386 - Removed from a subterranean wine cellar; Purchased direct from winery; Consignor is original owner

Bidder Amount Total
Roland H… $45 $45
$45
2023 Alma Rosa El Jabali Vineyard Syrah

RATINGS

97James Suckling

Otherworldly aromas are layered, pure and concentrated with cracked peppercorns and sandalwood threading between blackberries and plums. This is polished, perfumed and structured for the long haul, but the boysenberries, melted figs, dried violets and mocha, as well as grilled meat and scorched earth, are irresistible now. Incredibly long tannins.

95Vinous / IWC

...explodes onto the palate with a voluptuous saturation of sepia-toned blackberry fruit, menthol, incense and dark chocolate...gorgeous expression of Syrah from the Sta. Rita Hills, accented by an unmissable salinity that keeps things fresh and vibrant throughout the powerful finish. Awesome.

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County, Santa Rita Hills

Santa Rita Hills AVA in northern Santa Barbara County was granted appellation status in 2001. Located between the towns of Lompoc and Buellton, it has a total area of 30,720 acres with 2,700 vineyard acres. The area is considered a cool climate for vineyards, so vineyards are most often planted with the cool-weather grapes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The hills in the western part of this appellation are directly exposed to the Pacific Ocean, meaning that maritime winds and fog make the western edge of the Santa Rita Hills AVA particularly cool. The Sanford & Benedict Vineyard planted in 1971 was the first vineyard in the district and is still considered one of the best.

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.