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Ampelos Cellars

2007 Santa Barbara County 72% Syrah / 28% Grenache

Tastingroom Ampelos Cellars is a captivating red wine from the renowned Santa Barbara County, showcasing a delightful blend of seventy-two percent Syrah and twenty-eight percent Grenache. The 2007 vintage presents an enticing profile characterized by a medium-bodied structure that elegantly balances a high level of acidity, adding vibrancy and freshness to the palate. The wine reveals pronounced fruit intensity, with enticing notes of dark berries and subtle spice harmonizing beautifully with nuances of earthiness. Tannins are notably firm, providing a supportive backbone while ensuring a smooth mouthfeel. This wine is thoughtfully crafted to be dry, allowing the expressive flavors to shine without overwhelming sweetness, making it a perfect companion for various culinary delights.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Cherry

Cherry

Flavor profile:


Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Region:


Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County

Just north of Los Angeles at the southern tip of the Central Coast, Santa Barbara County is one of California's winemaking gems. Although a long way from Napa and Sonoma, Santa Barbara's prime AVAs—the Santa Maria and Santa Ynez Valleys and the Santa Rita Hills—produce exemplary cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It is all thanks to the terroir. Despite its proximity to sunny southern California, Santa Barbara County is hilly, and its vineyards lie close to the Pacific Ocean. With little rainfall but an abundance of chilly ocean winds and fogs, the growing season is very long here. This allows grapes to ripen slowly over an extended period and develop wonderfully complex flavors.

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