Notes of: Leather

Notes of: Violet

Notes of: Smoky

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Black Pepper

Notes of: Blackcurrant

Lucia

Lucia Garys' Vineyard Syrah

United States, Central Coast California

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.1

Sometimes Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Lucia Garys' Vineyard Syrah is a remarkable wine that exemplifies the excellence of the Santa Lucia Highlands. Produced by the Pisoni Family, this Syrah originates from the renowned Garys’ Vineyard, a collaborative effort between local growers Gary Pisoni and Gary Franscioni. Established in 1997, the 50-acre vineyard is planted on a sloping hillside, benefiting from alluvial soils, summer fog, and cold winds, ideal for cultivating premium Syrah and Pinot Noir. The Pisoni Family's commitment to exceptional winemaking is evident in their meticulous approach: hand-picked and sorted grapes, fermentation with native yeasts, and aging in selected French oak barrels. Utilizing a state-of-the-art, gravity-flow facility, the family ensures superior quality control. The resulting wine is elegant and complex, showcasing the terroir's unique characteristics with rich fruit flavors and refined structure. Lucia Garys' Vineyard Syrah stands as a testament to thoughtful craftsmanship and the distinctive qualities of the Santa Lucia Highlands.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Lucia Garys' Vineyard Syrah is a bold, full-bodied red wine with aromas of ripe blackberry, cassis, and blueberry.On the palate, the wine is dense and powerful with flavors of smoky leather, black pepper, and ripe dark fruits. The tannins are well-integrated, creating a lengthy and elegant finish. Overall, this Syrah is a well-balanced and complex wine sure to please any wine enthusiast.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2054

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

ORIGINS

Winery: Lucia

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.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

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