Penpal 2017 Syrah Paso Robles, California

2017 Paso Robles Syrah

The Penpal 2017 Syrah from Paso Robles, California, offers a medium body that carries a gentle acidity, allowing the fruit flavors to shine through. This red wine boasts a balanced tannic structure that adds depth and complexity to the overall profile. The 2017 vintage showcases the characteristic richness of Syrah, with a medium fruit intensity that is both approachable and flavorful.

Tasting notes:

This Paso Robles Syrah is hearty, rustic, and bold. The Paso Syrah grapes and stems make a bold wine full of dark plum, black cherry, and blackberry with hints of bacon fat and white pepper. A hearty wine, this is the kind of Syrah perfect for pairing with barbecued meats.

Plum

Blackberry

Black Cherry

Flavor profile:

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Region:

Central Coast

California's Central Coast might be a bit quieter than Napa or Sonoma to the north, but this lesser-known region produces many world-class wines. Enjoying incredible terroir along its vast 280-mile stretch—from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara—Central Coast wines are increasingly in demand. Its position between the Pacific Coast Ranges and the Southern Coast Ranges is key to its quality, with many cool-climate AVAs offering elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot. In the hotter parts of the Central Coast, away from the coastal fogs and cold mountain slopes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre are exceptional.

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