Sandlands, Syrah, Monterey County, Santa Lucia Highlands

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Tasted by: Jon Bonné
Drinking Window: 2015 - 2023
Turley winemaker Tegan Passalacqua is better known for Zinfandel and Chenin Blanc, but his Syrah is so good it challenges this Monterey appellation’s reputation for Pinot. Fleshy fruit and olive notes play counterpoint to cherry stone, tar and cocoa, with a dense, subtle, tannic carpet underneath.
Producer
Sandlands
Brand
Syrah
Vintage
2012
Colour
Red
Country
USA
Region
California
Appellation
Monterey County
Alcohol
13.20%