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Sarah’s Vineyard 2005 “Besson Vineyard” Syrah / Santa Clara

Sarah’s Vineyard 2005 “Besson Vineyard” Syrah / Santa Clara

Sarah’s Vineyard lounges elegantly over a rocky knoll, relaxing across 20 hilly acres in a hidden southwestern corner of the Santa Clara Valley. Tucked at the...

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Burrell School 2006 “Spring Break” Syrah / Santa Cruz Mountains

Burrell School 2006 “Spring Break” Syrah / Santa Cruz Mountains

Burrell School’s origins date back to 1854 when Lyman J. Burrell settled the rough wilderness that is now home to our winery and Estate vines. Carrying on...

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Flight #2: Syrah from Monterey County’s Northern AVA’s

Flight #2: Syrah from Monterey County’s Northern AVA’s

Our second flight consisted of Syrah from Arroyo Seco, Chalone, and the Santa Lucia Highlands. The Gabilan and Santa Lucia Mountains are key elements for growing...

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Michaud Vineyard 2004 Syrah / Chalone

Michaud Vineyard 2004 Syrah / Chalone

The Chalone Appellation was recognized in the early 80’s but its grape growing history stretches back to the turn of the Century. Curtis Tamm, a Frenchman, has...

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Graff Family Vineyards 2006 Consesus / Chalone

Graff Family Vineyards 2006 Consesus / Chalone

The grapes for these wines come from the small Graff and Antle vineyards on the Chalone Bench within the “Chalone” viticulture area in Monterey, California....

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Hahn 2007 SLH Estate Syrah / Santa Lucia Highlands

Hahn 2007 SLH Estate Syrah / Santa Lucia Highlands

Hahn Estates now owns 650 SLH vineyard acres that range in elevation from 200 to 1,200 feet. The Hahn SLH wines, which epitomize the appellation as well as the passion...

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Mesa Del Sol Vineyards 2006 Syrah / Arroyo Seco

Mesa Del Sol Vineyards 2006 Syrah / Arroyo Seco

In the upper reaches of the Arroyo Seco River in Monterey County lies the unparallel beauty of Mesa Del Sol Vineyards. This historical estate perched on a mesa overlooking...

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K Syrah, Syrah: A Spotlight on the Grape in California

K Syrah, Syrah: A Spotlight on the Grape in California

I think Syrah is a bit mysterious for people, not that it has any mystical quality. There simply doesn’t seem to be the same level of comfort with it as some other...

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Ventana Vineyards 2007 Syrah / Arroyo Seco

Ventana Vineyards 2007 Syrah / Arroyo Seco

Ventana Vineyards has the oldest Syrah grapes in Monterey County, planted in 1978, by 11 years. The vines are pruned to take advantage of vertical shoot positioning...

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Pianetta Vineyards 2006 Estate Syrah / Monterey

Pianetta Vineyards 2006 Estate Syrah / Monterey

Syrah is grown on the hillsides of their Estate Vineyard in Indian Valley. They are able to extract rich and heavy flavors out of the full bodied “Syrah Noir”...

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