2019 Jaffurs "Upslope" Santa Barbara County Syrah
98JD
95VN
94WE
$55.99
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98
Jeb Dunnuck
Reviewed August 2022The 2019 Syrah Upslope is 98% Syrah and 2% Viognier. It sports a deep purple hue to go with a brilliant bouquet of crème de cassis, spring flowers, crushed stone, graphite, and pepper. Deep, pure, beautifully balanced, and medium to full-bodied, it has incredible purity of fruit, flawless balance, and a great, great finish. This Côte Rôtie look-alike has tons of character, and while it's brilliant today, it will be better with 2-3 years of bottle age and keep for 10-15. It's pure California class! (JD) 98+
Professional Reviews
95
Vinous
The 2019 Upslope is a blend of Bien Nacido, Larner, and Kimsey, a combination that works so well. Powerful and ample, tremendous palate presence the Upslope sure delivers the goods. Inky red fruit, iron, dried herbs, lavender, licorice, and crushed flowers are some of the many notes that build into the deep, resonant finish. (AG)
94
Wine Enthusiast
Aromas of violet, blueberry, and asphalt lean toward restraint on the nose of this wine that should stand the test of time. The palate combines roasted blackberry, peppercorn, bay leaf, thyme, and dark cocoa elements into a cohesive whole. Drink now-2037. *Cellar Selection* (MK)
Details
| Origin | Santa Maria/Santa Barbara, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Shiraz/Syrah |
| SKU | 1703126 |