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Derby Wine Estates 2006 Syrah / Paso Robles
Ray and Pam Derby moved to the Central Coast area in the early 1990’s with the intention of retiring. In 1998, they purchased their first vineyard property, now...
Line Shack 2007 Syrah / San Antonio Valley
In 2003, Line Shack Winery founders and winemakers, Bob and Daphne Balentine, set out to produce an affordable world class Syrah from the new San Antonio Valley...
Zaca Mesa 2005 Syrah / Santa Ynez Valley
After a very wet winter, the 2005 season was very mild and dry. Typical “June Gloom” persisted into July, but it finally succumbed to the steady warmth...
Flight #3: Santa Cruz Mountains & Santa Ynez Valley
For this flight, our tasting panel, as well as our invited guests, were split on favorite bottles. The quality was so consistent that unlike the previous flights,...
Gatos Locos 2006 Syrah / Santa Cruz Mountains
Gatos Locos has its roots in the family garage. Like many great companies and brands that began with such humble beginnings and came to fruition as a commercial...
Gatos Locos 2006 Syrah / Clements Hills
Mick and Jeannette McQueen farm the Clements Hills region, a sub-AVA located in the larger Lodi AVA. This 42 acre vineyard is 150 feet above sea level and is planted...
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...
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...
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...
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...
