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2020 Colson Canyon Syrah
Technical Data
Composition
100% Syrah (Clone 877)
Alcohol %
14.9
Acidity
0.660 g/100mL
pH
3.36
Harvest Brix
26.3
Harvest Date
10/5/20
Production
186 cases
Type
Epiphany Wine Co

2020 Colson Canyon Syrah

Appellation
Santa Barbara County
Varietal
Syrah
Jeb Dunnuck
91
Vinous
94
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Vineyard Sources
100% Colson Canyon Vineyard (Block 2C) located in the Santa Maria Valley
Barrel Aging
Aged for 24 months in 100% French oak, of which 29% was new
Cooperage
Francois Freres
Technical Data
Composition
100% Syrah (Clone 877)
Alcohol %
14.9
Acidity
0.660 g/100mL
pH
3.36
Harvest Brix
26.3
Harvest Date
10/5/20
Production
186 cases
Description

They say, “Syrah likes a view” because the best come from higher elevation vineyards with less soil, making the vines work harder, producing highly concentrated smaller grape clusters. Colson Canyon Vineyard fits the bill, with rocky soils overlooking the Santa Maria Valley’s eastern edge at a 1,400-foot elevation.

This is a big, bold red with loads of character. Layers of dark fruit aromas, violet, graphite and baking spices hit the nose right from the start. Dense and rich flavors of black plum, blackberry and dark chocolate combine with a hint of smoked meat coming through on the finish.

Pair the Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah with bold foods. Try with a blue cheese burger, cassoulet or rosemary-crusted lamb tenderloin.

 

Wine Critic Reviews
"…once again one of the best wines in this range. A potent, structured wine, the 2020 offers up layers of dark fruit wrapped into imposing tannins. Lavender, spice, crushed rocks and menthol add aromatic intensity to this brooding, almost somber, Syrah." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous "...ripe, forward, undeniably sexy Syrah from this estate. Ripe blackberries, candied violets, ground pepper, and spicy notes all flow to a medium to full-bodied, sweetly fruited 2020 that might come up short on complexity but certainly brings the fruit, texture, and opulent side to the variety. It too is best drunk over the coming 7-8 years." ~ Jeb Dunnuck


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