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2019 Carlisle Rosella's Vineyard Syrah

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May 21, 2023 - $37

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RATINGS

96The Wine Advocate

...aromas are pure and defined with dark cherry fruit accented by classic notes of violet, milk chocolate and white pepper...palate is pure, full and rounded, with juicy freshness and a long, layered, floral finish.

96Jeb Dunnuck

...gorgeous black raspberry, red plum, candied violets, sandalwood, and hints of orange blossom, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, ultra-fine tannins, and a smoking finish.

95Vinous / IWC

...ample, creamy and super-expressive... Red/purplish fruit, blood orange, rose petal, lavender and spice resonate effortlessly. There's wonderful texture and tons of personality here.

94Wine Spectator

A handsome red, well-built and boldly aromatic, with blackberry, herbes de Provence and pepper flavors that build richness and tension toward medium-grained tannins.

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands

Santa Lucia Highlands AVA is a 12-mile long, narrow strip of an appellation wedged along the eastern hillsides of the Santa Lucia mountain range. Given its proximity to Big Sur and the Gabilan Mountain Range to the northeast, Santa Lucia a cool-climate wine growing district. Morning sun is often followed by maritime winds and fog in the afternoon, a weather pattern that prolongs the growing season and means long, gentle ripening of the grapes. Spanish missionaries planted vineyards in the district in the 18th century, but it wasn’t until the 1970s that modern winemakers planted vineyards and began making high quality wine. The district received AVA status in 1991 and today there are 6,000 vineyard acres in the Santa Lucia Highlands. Pinot Noir is the dominant grape planted, followed by Chardonnay and Riesling.

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.