Chalone Vineyard Estate Syrah is a premium wine produced by Chalone Vineyard, a renowned winery located in the Chalone AVA of Monterey County, California. The vineyard is situated on a unique limestone terroir, which imparts distinctive mineral notes to the wine. The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully sorted to ensure only the best fruit is used. The wine is aged in French oak barrels, which adds complexity and depth to the wine. The style of the wine is elegant and refined, with flavors of dark fruit, black pepper, and a hint of smokiness. This wine is a perfect choice for those who appreciate a well-crafted, full-bodied Syrah with a sense of place.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Chalone Vineyard Estate Syrah offers a bold yet balanced aroma of blackberry, plum, and dried herbs.On the palate, the wine is smooth and full-bodied with dark fruit flavors, subtle hints of spice, and a long, lingering finish. The tannins are well-integrated and the acidity is bracing. This is a great example of California Syrah that showcases the unique terroir of Chalone. Enjoy this bold, complex wine now or cellar for several years for further complexity.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2058
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
High
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Chalone Vineyard
Region: Central Coast California
The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States.
The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.