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Highland Estates

2007 Santa Barbara County Syrah

Alisos Hills Highland Estates, a 2007 Syrah from the picturesque Santa Barbara County, is a captivating wine that beautifully showcases the characteristics of this celebrated region. With its deep crimson color, this medium-bodied red offers rich aromas of black plum, blackberry, and subtle hints of spice, inviting you to take that first sip. On the palate, it is balanced by medium tannins that provide structure without overpowering the fruit, while the acidity adds a lively brightness that enhances the overall experience. This captivating Syrah is alluringly dry, allowing the richness of the fruit to shine through, making it a wonderful pairing for a variety of dishes, from grilled meats to hearty stews. Alisos Hills Highland Estates is truly a remarkable expression of the unique terroir of Santa Barbara County.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


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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