Black Sheep Finds
Holus Bolus Presqu'ile Vineyard Syrah
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Textbook Syrah—the nose is black pepper AF, competing with red plum and green olives. The palate brings in all that, plus a slightly meaty finish. It is very slightly bacon and smokey. It is quite smooth, handsome, very collected and poised—all these flavors give their own show but seamlessly and connectedly. Winemaker Amy Christine MW knows her way around a Syrah; this one is ripe and spicy but earthy and elegant.
Textbook Syrah—the nose is black pepper AF, competing with red plum and green olives. The palate brings in all that, plus a slightly meaty finish. It is very slightly bacon and smokey. It is quite smooth, handsome, very collected and poised—all these flavors give their own show but seamlessly and connectedly. Winemaker Amy Christine MW knows her way around a Syrah; this one is ripe and spicy but earthy and elegant.
Sep 12th, 2024
Black cherries and olive tapenade. Good mineral. Savory.
Black cherries and olive tapenade. Good mineral. Savory.
Sep 4th, 2022
Paired well with chive dumplings w/ dark soy & Jian Bing w/ hoisin
Paired well with chive dumplings w/ dark soy & Jian Bing w/ hoisin
Jan 22nd, 2022
Black pepper, violet, olive, bacon, fruity on palate, 14 months used oak influence, med+ acid, med tannin/body/alcohol. Medium length, finishes sweet. Opaque purple. 25% whole cluster.
Black pepper, violet, olive, bacon, fruity on palate, 14 months used oak influence, med+ acid, med tannin/body/alcohol. Medium length, finishes sweet. Opaque purple. 25% whole cluster.
Feb 21st, 20202014, Black Sheep Finds, Holus Bolus, Presqu'ile Vineyard, Syrah. Excellent bottle of Syrah. Lots of wild berries, smoke, wet dirt and a little savory herbs. Well balanced and only 13.5 ABV.
2014, Black Sheep Finds, Holus Bolus, Presqu'ile Vineyard, Syrah. Excellent bottle of Syrah. Lots of wild berries, smoke, wet dirt and a little savory herbs. Well balanced and only 13.5 ABV.
1 person found it helpfulJun 8th, 2016
2022 vintage. Pretty nose. The flavors alternate, tho, between the tawdry/dirty and the elegant. Something for everyone. Medium body with an enduring finish. Very nicely made. 6.21.24.
2022 vintage. Pretty nose. The flavors alternate, tho, between the tawdry/dirty and the elegant. Something for everyone. Medium body with an enduring finish. Very nicely made. 6.21.24.
Jun 21st, 2024
With a ribeye steak 🥩 and roasted vegetables….a beautiful Syrah
With a ribeye steak 🥩 and roasted vegetables….a beautiful Syrah
Jan 24th, 2022
Nice surprise, very unique and drinkable
Nice surprise, very unique and drinkable
Jun 11th, 2021