Holus Bolus Franc de Pied Syrah

2014, Black Sheep Finds, Holus Bolus, Franc De Pied, Sts. Rita Hills, Syrah. Blackberries, olives, red meat and spice on the nose. Ripe blackberries, black cherries, lavender, black pepper and spice, dark chocolate on the finish. Really well balanced: good acidity, moderate alcohol (14ABV) and just a little tannic on the finish. Going to pair it with the skirt steak that is on the green egg. Very old world style except for the ripe berries. Sort of St. Joseph like.

pronounced aromas pencil shavings, dill, black currant, pisage sensation like port. Good acidity and pleasant attack with just the right amount of sweet tickle. Spicy finish. A little smoky for some reason reminds me of tortilla chips. #staritahills #syrah perfect barbecue

I love this #syrah from #sbcountywines and #staritahills region. Totally agree that it's more northern #rhone in style. It comes from a hilltop vineyard at 1200 feet that receives the cool winds from the #pacificocean and you can feel it. Spice and complexity on the nose. Refreshing.

A great Syrah……just what you would expect from a wine from Sta. Rita Hills.

Heard about these guys on a Podcast ad and took a chance… and it’s paid off! Everything I ordered has been great—particularly the Syrahs.

Dark stone fruit, dark garnet velvet in color, deceptively light nose with strawberry and a touch of ash. Front palate of dark cherry, hint of cocoa. Slightly more fruit full finish with strong, balanced tannins. I’d buy for home too.

Eh... Good + interesting approach, light to medium body. I like the risk taking...

Yosemite 01/2017

Subdued plum fruit with balanced tannins and spice. A better Syrah than most.

Jens had this 5 years ago