Sanguis
Misfit Syrah Blend
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Labeled Syrah. Based on the profile and Matthias' comments on the back label regarding secret composition an "an open mind", my guess is there is a healthy legal percentage of Pinot in the blend. Nice early drinker while waiting for your other Sanguis Syrahs to age (the 04s are drinking well now).
Labeled Syrah. Based on the profile and Matthias' comments on the back label regarding secret composition an "an open mind", my guess is there is a healthy legal percentage of Pinot in the blend. Nice early drinker while waiting for your other Sanguis Syrahs to age (the 04s are drinking well now).
2 people found it helpfulJun 28th, 2014
This is a nice Syrah blend from Central Coast in California.
Showing black fruits with peppercorn wood spices dark coffee, earth
Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with a soft spicy finish.
Good by itself or with food.
Needs 3 hours to open up properly to become itself, so be patient.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points
This is a nice Syrah blend from Central Coast in California.
Showing black fruits with peppercorn wood spices dark coffee, earth
Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with a soft spicy finish.
Good by itself or with food.
Needs 3 hours to open up properly to become itself, so be patient.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points
Always a proprietary blend, in 2015 winemaker Mattias Pippig has composed the 'Misfit' using Syrah with Grenache, Cabernet Franc, Petite Syrah and Viognier. Inky and dense in the glass, the wine slowly yields intense aromas of mocha, Asian spice, crème de cassis and damp earth aromatics that all build in the glass. The palate shows sensational weight and texture, while the Viognier adds some floral tones on the mid-palate. Dense dark fruits connect with coffee grounds and creosote flavors as it displays a sensational combination of weight and poise. An absolutely fabulous wine, this should continue to evolve beautifully for over a decade. Drink 2019-2035- 94
Always a proprietary blend, in 2015 winemaker Mattias Pippig has composed the 'Misfit' using Syrah with Grenache, Cabernet Franc, Petite Syrah and Viognier. Inky and dense in the glass, the wine slowly yields intense aromas of mocha, Asian spice, crème de cassis and damp earth aromatics that all build in the glass. The palate shows sensational weight and texture, while the Viognier adds some floral tones on the mid-palate. Dense dark fruits connect with coffee grounds and creosote flavors as it displays a sensational combination of weight and poise. An absolutely fabulous wine, this should continue to evolve beautifully for over a decade. Drink 2019-2035- 94
1 person found it helpfulApr 9th, 2019
Just feels off balanced. Not coming together.
Just feels off balanced. Not coming together.
May 6th, 2017Great bottle of Syrah! 2011. Not sure of the price point if it's $60 pick it up
Great bottle of Syrah! 2011. Not sure of the price point if it's $60 pick it up
Aug 10th, 2015
2014 Vintage. 13.2% ABV. Syrah blend with Grenache, Petite Syrah, Viognier and Roussanne. Nice blend. Smooth.
2014 Vintage. 13.2% ABV. Syrah blend with Grenache, Petite Syrah, Viognier and Roussanne. Nice blend. Smooth.
Apr 14th, 2023
Certainly not just Syrah as the label suggests. Curious indeed.
Certainly not just Syrah as the label suggests. Curious indeed.
Aug 13th, 2020
Dusty earth on the nose. Definitely central coast. Medium to high tannins, violet, some anise, mildly acidic, some smoke and leather. Great blend.
Dusty earth on the nose. Definitely central coast. Medium to high tannins, violet, some anise, mildly acidic, some smoke and leather. Great blend.
Mar 4th, 2018