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2014 Qupé Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard Syrah, 375ml

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April 10, 2022 - $12

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RATINGS

92Wine Enthusiast

...snappy boysenberry, white pepper, rosemary and lavender aromas. The palate judiciously balances savory, peppery spice and lush purple floral notes with tangy black plum fruit and rosehip accents, making for a wondrous sip.

91The Wine Advocate

...excellent...expressive nose of black cherry, blackberry, smoke, soil, tar and grilled meat...medium to full-bodied, velvety and open-knit, with a juicy core of succulent fruit, polished tannins and a flavorful finish.

90Vinous / IWC

...deep, powerful and intense...quite good...

17+ Jancis Robinson

Peppery and piquant, with lovely earthy notes and something quite granitic too. Does a great job of channelling the elemental side of Syrah. Hot finish though.

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.