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2019 SRH Syrah
Sta. Rita Hills
92 points - Wine Enthusiast
The SRH Syrah uses a special blend of grapes created by winemaker Bruce McGuire that always includes at least 50% fruit from old vines planted in 1972. The Syrah from the Lafond Vineyard’s old vine block produces fruit with complex spice and floral notes. This Syrah is an honest and delicious reflection of the past and present.
This wine showcases the ancient marine soils and the cool coastal climate representing the best of Sta. Rita Hills.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Syrah
Vineyard Designation
Sta. Rita Hills
Harvest Date
Oct. 30, 2019
Sugar
25.1 Brix
Acid
.71
pH
3.36
Bottling Date
June 2, 2021
Residual Sugar
Dry
Alcohol %
14.4
Wine Enthusiast
92
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2019 Syrah is inky purple with aromas of blackberry, dried herbs, and white pepper. This wine has a deep richness nicely cut by its acidity. Full-bodied, with rich flavors of baked blueberries, spice and oak.
Vineyard Notes
100% Lafond Vineyard Syrah
Production Notes
36 barrel lot,
12% new French oak,
16 months in barrel,
Production: 887 cases
Winemaker Notes
This wine is from 3 blocks at Lafond Vineyard ranging in age from 21 years to 47 years. Vinified with a 50-60 day maceration on the skins for texture and length.