The Pairing - Syrah - Santa Barbara

Overview: The Paring was born in 2006 out of a desire to explore, experiment and excite—without rules. Made from the vineyard blocks that are either too young or don't fit into the vintage style of the highly acclaimed JONATA and The Hilt wines—The Paring is a cut of each estate.  The Paring puts pedigree first, and then lets imagination take over.

The grapes are sourced primarily from three Santa Barbara regions on the vanguard:  Santa Ynez Valley, Sta. Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valley.

Delivering all that makes this grape so superb: sweet fruit, exotic spice and powerful structure. A dark, brooding and savory wine that pairs perfectly with almost everything.

Tasting Notes: Classic Syrah aromas of violets, blackberries and cracked black pepper. Perfect balance between dark fruit sweetness and savory earthiness. Plush and soft then structured and powerful, but refined enough to enjoy today. All that makes Syrah such a legendary grape. Shockingly sophisticated wine.

Pairing: Barbeque spareribs, aged hard cheeses

Points: 90, Jeb Dunnuck

Format / ABV: 750 ml / 14.5%

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