Black Sheep Finds

Holus Bolus Franc de Pied Syrah

9.08 ratings
9.13 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Phil Kessling

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.

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.

1 person found it helpfulAug 4th, 2016
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

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

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

Sep 10th, 2016
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.2

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.

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.

Aug 30th, 2016
Kris Pennington

Yosemite 01/2017

Yosemite 01/2017

Jan 18th, 2017
Jason Somerville

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

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

Apr 20th, 2016
Jens Lundqvist

Bartender/waiter/sommelier/ PA & Co

9.2

Jens had this 5 years ago

Jens had this 5 years ago

Oct 27th, 2019
Christopher Merlo

Christopher had this 7 years ago

Christopher had this 7 years ago

May 24th, 2018
Christopher Merlo

Christopher had this 7 years ago

Christopher had this 7 years ago

Mar 20th, 2018