Ampelos Syrah Grenache “Syrache” 2013 (750ml/12)
- Winery: Ampelos
- Vintage: 2013
- Type: Red, Still, Dry
- Appellation: Santa Barbara County
- Farming: Biodynamic Organic Sustainable
- Region: California
- Country: United States
- Product ID: 103951
- Blend: 64% Syrah, 36% Grenache
- Alcohol: 14.2%
- Sub-Appellation: Santa Barbara County
- Maceration: 13-26 days
- Pre-fermentation Techniques: All but one bunch destemmed
- Fine Lees Contact: 29-30 Months
- Time of Aging: 29-30 Months
- Barrel Details: Hybrid of French and American Oak
- Percentage of New Barrels: 35%
About Ampelos
Some dream of spending the rest of their lives on golf courses and cruise ships, but with a taste for business and a love of Santa Barbara wine country, Peter and Rebecca Work chose a different retirement plan. 2004 marked the inaugural Ampelos vineyard harvest. The first harvest yielded 15 tons of Pinot Noir and 6 tons of Syrah. In 2005, Peter and Rebecca planted 10 acres on top of the original 15, totaling 25 acres. Pinot Noir and Syrah remain the primary varietals, with a line of Viognier and ...
Available Markets: New York, New Jersey, CaliforniaTasting Notes
Bright fruit with an array of cherries, blackberries and plum. Notes of cracked pepper and chocolate compliment strong tannins that make this both very food friendly and allow for a long aging window.