Pence Ranch
Sebastiano Syrah
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Solid but unimpressive purple-fruited Syrah // dark black color with a crimson rim. Nose of melted raspberries slathered on gingerbread. Palate is less exciting with light meat, blackberries, and awkward green flavors that don't gel well. Finish fades quickly.
Solid but unimpressive purple-fruited Syrah // dark black color with a crimson rim. Nose of melted raspberries slathered on gingerbread. Palate is less exciting with light meat, blackberries, and awkward green flavors that don't gel well. Finish fades quickly.
Feb 23rd, 2017Distinctive nose, dark fruit remains. Age worthy - whole cluster
Distinctive nose, dark fruit remains. Age worthy - whole cluster
Mar 18th, 2016
A yet-to-be-released Syrah from Pence (just bottled). Very fresh red and black fruit, dried violets and refreshing acidity. Me likey.
A yet-to-be-released Syrah from Pence (just bottled). Very fresh red and black fruit, dried violets and refreshing acidity. Me likey.
Jul 29th, 2014
Aged really well. Makes me want to hold on to newer bottles for longer. Having this really makes me appreciate the Syrah more.
Aged really well. Makes me want to hold on to newer bottles for longer. Having this really makes me appreciate the Syrah more.
Feb 24th, 2025
Brett. Time is kind. Prosciutto di Parma and cherries. Lovely in the end.
Brett. Time is kind. Prosciutto di Parma and cherries. Lovely in the end.
Nov 27th, 2021
Bright, crunchy, snappy, happy, pappy.
Bright, crunchy, snappy, happy, pappy.
Oct 6th, 2019Excellent, as it should be. Sebastiano is Syrah perfection-ish. 99%.
Excellent, as it should be. Sebastiano is Syrah perfection-ish. 99%.
Feb 4th, 2019
Dry. Lovely nose. Had at Drago Centro
Dry. Lovely nose. Had at Drago Centro
Jun 15th, 2016
Dark plum color. High tannins, nice acidity, black peppers, raw meat very pronounced. Vintage 2014.
Dark plum color. High tannins, nice acidity, black peppers, raw meat very pronounced. Vintage 2014.
May 13th, 2017