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Again, this is a wonderful rendition of ying vs yang. Syrah is a grape that showcases its typicity more than other varieties. We've been making this wine with the intention that neither cool nor warm climate produce the end all be all Syrah for us. It is somewhere between where the magic is found. Santa Barbara is a cooler growing region than Paso. Syrahs from here often carry aromatics of blood, iron, olive tapenade, slate. While Paso Syrahs tend to be juicy, rich, fruit-bombs. This tension is our driver for this wine. Letting the two drastically different tones play against and towards one another. And the final piece - I like to implement Graciano into the act. It's a powerhouse of a grape with unwavering acidity, inky color, and very little tannin. This last addition is the perfect moderator for the two competing Syrah protagonists. For 2022, all the Syrah went through elevage in new or once used oak. | ALLBAERThe 2022 Syrah Escarpe is based on 83% Syrah and 17% Graciano that's from a mix of sites throughout the central coast and saw 16% whole clusters and aging in 40% new French and Austrian oak. It has a deeper ruby/plum hue to go with exotic aromatics of ripe black cherries, plums, flowery incense, iron, and peppery herbs. It's concentrated, medium to full-bodied, has a dense mid-palate, ripe tannins, and a great finish. This blockbuster-styled Syrah has tons to love. Drink bottles through 2034. | 94 points, Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com
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