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2022 Donnachadh Syrah

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

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RATINGS

94James Suckling

Meaty and sanguine with cracked white peppercorns to the mineral-dusted mixed berries and mountain fruit. Very Northern Rhone in character with detail and precision to spare.

93The Wine Advocate

...primal, animalistic nose with beautiful focus and delineation...palate offers saturation and richness despite maintaining a lovely purity, concluding with serious, sturdy tannins and a decidedly earth-driven finish.

91Vinous / IWC

Dark blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice and dried herbs are nicely delineated.

91Jeb Dunnuck

Spice, bay leaf, sage, and assorted peppery notes...medium-bodied Syrah that has plenty of classic Syrah wildness and gamey nuances, ripe tannins, and a good finish.

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.

VINTAGE

2022 Donnachadh Syrah