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Ampelos Cellars

2007 Santa Barbara County 72% Syrah, 28% Grenache

The Tastingroom Ampelos Cellars, a captivating blend of seventy-two percent Syrah and twenty-eight percent Grenache, showcases the unique terroir of Santa Barbara County in its 2007 vintage. This red wine boasts a medium-bodied profile, balancing its vibrant acidity with fruit-forward characteristics that allow notes of ripe blackberries and subtle spice to shine through. The tannins are firm yet approachable, providing structure that invites enjoyment while ensuring an elegant mouthfeel. With a dry finish, this wine is not only a wonderful companion for a variety of dishes but is also a true reflection of the meticulous craftsmanship and exceptional grape quality from the region.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

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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