Zaca Mesa Syrah
Estate, Santa Ynez Valley

Current Release: 2016

Region:
Santa Ynez Valley, CA

In 1978, we pioneered Syrah in Santa Barbara County and became recognized as a world-renowned producer of the varietal. We maintain this commitment through vineyard experimentation, including new high-density plantings with multiple Syrah clones. This diversity of vine age and clones combined with our soil and climate delivers a Syrah with complexity, balance, and depth. This Syrah is a striking example of the 2016 vintage. Vivid dark berry fruits meld with cured meat, leather, and iron, to create a mesmerizing bouquet. It’s full bodied with a lush middle palate, persistent with flavors of ripe black cherry, and plum skin. The fleshy tannins linger, with hints of toasted French oak.