Wrath

San Saba Vineyard Syrah

9.033 ratings
9.17 pro ratings
Monterey, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Tom Casagrande

Rich, exciting nose shows Walla Walla-like notes of fire pit, roasted root vegetables, and dark-skinned mountain berries. Dark, soft, and rich in the mouth. Low acidity. Flavors are quite savory and chewy, with a lot of smoky mineral notes. There’s also quite a whack of jammy fruit that is a little on the simple side. For a little over $20 (if I recall correctly) from Garagiste, it’s a good value.

Rich, exciting nose shows Walla Walla-like notes of fire pit, roasted root vegetables, and dark-skinned mountain berries. Dark, soft, and rich in the mouth. Low acidity. Flavors are quite savory and chewy, with a lot of smoky mineral notes. There’s also quite a whack of jammy fruit that is a little on the simple side. For a little over $20 (if I recall correctly) from Garagiste, it’s a good value.

Jan 23rd, 2024
Jake Hajer

Beautiful old world, new world. Rich black fruit. Syrah-old-world pepper in wet layers. Balsamic black berry. Teriyaki jerky. Will be an animal in another 5-10yr age.

Beautiful old world, new world. Rich black fruit. Syrah-old-world pepper in wet layers. Balsamic black berry. Teriyaki jerky. Will be an animal in another 5-10yr age.

Sep 6th, 2019
Skip McCauley

Whoa. Big. Drink now for big fruit, drink later for softer acidity and rounder tannins...either way you win!

Whoa. Big. Drink now for big fruit, drink later for softer acidity and rounder tannins...either way you win!

Oct 11th, 2015
Matthew Roesch

A big burly wine for the first snowfall of the season.

A big burly wine for the first snowfall of the season.

Nov 11th, 2014
Joseph Barsky

2013 Vintage. 14.7% Alcohol. Wow that’s some good stuff. Big fruit good acidity and no funk.

2013 Vintage. 14.7% Alcohol. Wow that’s some good stuff. Big fruit good acidity and no funk.

Apr 13th, 2021
Joseph Barsky

2015 Vintage. 14.7% Alcohol. A bit of funk on the nose on opening. Didn’t affect the taste thankfully and blew off with time.

2015 Vintage. 14.7% Alcohol. A bit of funk on the nose on opening. Didn’t affect the taste thankfully and blew off with time.

Jan 4th, 2021
The Geek

Body: Medium
Acidity: Medium+
Tannin: Medium+
Typicity: High

A whiff of nail polish blew off after a couple minutes in the glass, after which there were super classic Syrah flavors of blackberry, black pepper, smoky meat, and blueberry. Tasty stuff if you are into old-world Syrah like me. If not you might not be a fan!

millennialwinegeek.com

Body: Medium
Acidity: Medium+
Tannin: Medium+
Typicity: High

A whiff of nail polish blew off after a couple minutes in the glass, after which there were super classic Syrah flavors of blackberry, black pepper, smoky meat, and blueberry. Tasty stuff if you are into old-world Syrah like me. If not you might not be a fan!

millennialwinegeek.com

Oct 7th, 2020
Teresa S

Big licorice Syrah. High alcohol. Wish it had settled down more. Digging fruit, wishing for more balance.

Big licorice Syrah. High alcohol. Wish it had settled down more. Digging fruit, wishing for more balance.

Nov 11th, 2018
Maxwell Cromwell

Olives, chocolate, green pepper were a plus. The fruit was too robust on the palate. Needed more time in bottle.

Olives, chocolate, green pepper were a plus. The fruit was too robust on the palate. Needed more time in bottle.

Apr 20th, 2016
Jason Moore

Always loved this producer which is why I now buy fruit from them for my own production. So distinctive with its big meaty character. Crushed granite, violets, slight balsamic (but not in a VA way).

Always loved this producer which is why I now buy fruit from them for my own production. So distinctive with its big meaty character. Crushed granite, violets, slight balsamic (but not in a VA way).

Apr 10th, 2016