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Syrah 'Sta. Rita Hills - Patterson & Sebastiano'
Syrah 'Sta. Rita Hills - Patterson & Sebastiano'
- Practicing Organic
- 100% Syrah
- 88% Patterson vineyard and 22% Casa Cassara Vineyard (Sta. Rita Hills AVA)
- Patterson lies on a north-facing slope
- Casa Cassara lies high above the valley with a south-east facing slope
- Clay loam soils with sandstone and limestone soils
- 70% whole-cluster
- Indigenous yeast fermentation in open concrete tanks for 21 days
- Aged 18 months in neutral French oak (12 months 228L barrique, 6 months 500L puncheon)
- 273 cases produced
- 13.5% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Sta. Rita Hills
Variety:
Syrah
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-PSS-43-21 | 6/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Decanter
Score
95
Date
2024-08-07
"Brilliant ruby colouring with a violet rim and pronounced intensity on the nose. Silky and smooth, with notes of wild blueberry concentrate, dried potpourri, black plum skin, and violet flower bouquet. The dark and heady flavours of the fruits above are layered with slightly bitter notes of toasted cocoa, medley with medium tannins and black pepper. Warm spice rounds out a lengthy finish, suggesting ageing potential."
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2024-07-01
"The 2021 Syrah (Sta. Rita Hills), from John Sebastiano, is a powerhouse. Black fruit, incense, tobacco, licorice and dried herbs are all dialed up to the maximum. Low yields and thick skins resulted in a pretty dense wine. I am not sure the forbidding tannins will ever soften. This is a bruiser."
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2023-12-29
"The 2021 Syrah Sta. Rita Hills begins with soft scents of wild berries and graphite, taking lots of time to unfold finer nuances of wildflowers. The medium-bodied palate is chalky and bright with understated, floral fruit and a long, mineral-driven finish. 327 cases were made."