Zotovich Family
Estate Syrah
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Killer #Syrah with amazing freshness #highacidity at the same time as 14.8% alc. so #staritahills all the black pepper and violets on the nose and all the ripe tannins and blackberry candy on the palate. @Ryan Zotovich
Killer #Syrah with amazing freshness #highacidity at the same time as 14.8% alc. so #staritahills all the black pepper and violets on the nose and all the ripe tannins and blackberry candy on the palate. @Ryan Zotovich
1 person found it helpfulJul 25th, 2019
I loved that despite the ripeness this was rather well balanced and not overly extracted. Showed finesse of fruit and herbs/spice. Alcohol noticeable but not totally overwhelming.
I loved that despite the ripeness this was rather well balanced and not overly extracted. Showed finesse of fruit and herbs/spice. Alcohol noticeable but not totally overwhelming.
1 person found it helpfulApr 5th, 2015Zotovich is a small winery in the wine ghetto in Lompoc, CA, with a vineyard in the Sta. Rita hills. Fantastic. Black pepper, licorice, and a little oak. Grilled up some marinated steak tips and enjoyed this bottle with some great friends. Awesome. Very awesome.
Zotovich is a small winery in the wine ghetto in Lompoc, CA, with a vineyard in the Sta. Rita hills. Fantastic. Black pepper, licorice, and a little oak. Grilled up some marinated steak tips and enjoyed this bottle with some great friends. Awesome. Very awesome.
1 person found it helpfulJul 8th, 2013
This took an hour in the decanter to wake up. Then, very smoky, graphite-infused cassis fruit appeared in the nose, along with a hint of cigar box. Lots of flavor but not a corresponding amount of weight. Dark smoky minerally fruit coats the mouth, with a bit of grainy tannin (but not too much). Reasonably long finish. Comparable to a nice Crozes.
This took an hour in the decanter to wake up. Then, very smoky, graphite-infused cassis fruit appeared in the nose, along with a hint of cigar box. Lots of flavor but not a corresponding amount of weight. Dark smoky minerally fruit coats the mouth, with a bit of grainy tannin (but not too much). Reasonably long finish. Comparable to a nice Crozes.
Jan 28th, 2017
Took a bit to open up but really shined once it got some air
Took a bit to open up but really shined once it got some air
Jan 20th, 2017
Hands down one of the best ever domestic Syrah's being made!! Get on it!
Hands down one of the best ever domestic Syrah's being made!! Get on it!
Oct 24th, 2014
2021 vintage. Medium-heavy body. Slightly sulphury on the nose but that blew off after 30 seconds or so. Plodding yet smooth without plans for world domination or retribution for a forgotten lunch date. Drinkable without being gratuitous. 03.05.25.
2021 vintage. Medium-heavy body. Slightly sulphury on the nose but that blew off after 30 seconds or so. Plodding yet smooth without plans for world domination or retribution for a forgotten lunch date. Drinkable without being gratuitous. 03.05.25.
Mar 5th, 20252018 vintage. Dark, sleek and smooth.
2018 vintage. Dark, sleek and smooth.
Apr 1st, 2022Nice light Pinot. Would buy again. RWS
Nice light Pinot. Would buy again. RWS
Apr 12th, 2020