We have the best buy syrah we have ever offered curtosy of Stolo and Raj Parr. The grapes from the 2020 vintage stayed on the vines until late fall, allowing them to get more hang time and physiologically mature, made possible by the cooler weather from the vineyard's closeness to the coast. While the fruit spent extra time on the vine, its not over the top but actually quite classic at only 13% alcohol. This was made when Raj Parr was still settling into the estate, and he finished making the wine. This shows expressive aromatics of blackberry, crushed herbs, and liquid minerals, while the palate is perfectly balanced with notes of dark plums, mixed berries, white pepper, and a delicious savoriness. It's a flat-out steal at this price and the best buy for Syrah.
Wine Enthusiast (Matt Kettman) 96 pts! "Reliable magic happens every vintage with the Syrah from this extremely coastal property in a tight canyon behind Cambria. Plump elderberry and blueberry aromas are enhanced with peppercorn, bay leaf, and asphalt on the nose. The palate is dominated by a peppery spice that uplifts the black raspberry and herb flavors, with a hint of exotic vanilla emerging on the finish."
2020 Stolo Family Vineyards Syrah Estate Creekside
2020 Stolo Family Vineyards Syrah Estate Creekside
We have the best buy syrah we have ever offered curtosy of Stolo and Raj Parr. The grapes from the 2020 vintage stayed on the vines until late fall, allowing them to get more hang time and physiologically mature, made possible by the cooler weather from the vineyard's closeness to the coast. While the fruit spent extra time on the vine, its not over the top but actually quite classic at only 13% alcohol. This was made when Raj Parr was still settling into the estate, and he finished making the wine. This shows expressive aromatics of blackberry, crushed herbs, and liquid minerals, while the palate is perfectly balanced with notes of dark plums, mixed berries, white pepper, and a delicious savoriness. It's a flat-out steal at this price and the best buy for Syrah.
Wine Enthusiast (Matt Kettman) 96 pts! "Reliable magic happens every vintage with the Syrah from this extremely coastal property in a tight canyon behind Cambria. Plump elderberry and blueberry aromas are enhanced with peppercorn, bay leaf, and asphalt on the nose. The palate is dominated by a peppery spice that uplifts the black raspberry and herb flavors, with a hint of exotic vanilla emerging on the finish."
