Jaffurs Syrah "UPSLOPE" Santa Barbara County 750mL
| Vintage: | 2021 |
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| Description: | Jeb Dunnuck 98 Points - "The flagship 2021 Syrah Upslope is a top blend made from the single vineyard releases and checks in as 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier that saw 67% whole clusters and 22 months in 50% new oak. Its deep purple hue is followed by a gorgeous nose of cassis, ground black pepper, iodine, and spring flowers, with some gamy, meaty background nuances coming through with time in the glass. Beautifully textured, medium to full-bodied, and remarkably pure, with just about perfect tannins, it's a riveting Syrah that's accessible today yet has enough tannins to warrant 2-3 years in the cellar. It will blow you away any time over the following 10-15 years, and I suspect even longer.". Antonio Galloni 97 Points - "The 2021 Syrah Upslope is another stellar wine in this range. The 2021 is a six-barrel blend from Bien Nacido (50%), Larner (33%) and Kimsey (17%). Seamless and racy in the glass, with mind-blowing balance, the 2021 is off the charts. I tend to prefer the greater singularity of vineyard designates, but this is a rare wine where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Superb. "These are some of the most seriously impressive wines I have tasted from Jaffurs. Winemaker Stephen Searle squeezed every drop of potential out of what the vintage had to offer. "Our RhĂ´ne varieties were ready to pick at slightly lower sugars than what we usually see," he said. Two new wines from Francesca, a site on the western edge of the Sta. Rita Hills, are also notable." |
| Price: | $ 79.95 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
| Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
| Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
| Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on November 30, 2024.
