Community Tasting Notes 5

• Ticker tape guy Likes this wine: 90 points

  December 20, 2023 - started very tart and acidic..secpnd day so much better..smooth dark lots of blueberry fruit..not as big as some Syrahs but very nice

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• thesternowl wrote: 92 points

  December 9, 2023 - Popped and poured; enjoyed over three days and brought the business all three days. The 2021 Syrah SLH pours a deep ruby/purple with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, soaring black and blue fruits (can smell from 4’ away!): blackberries and blueberries, lavender pastilles, black olive brine, lardons, a touch of black pepper and rounded out by some warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and flush with tart black and blue fruits. Fresh and full of character, this Sandlands Syrah will enjoy a long life. Really fresh, vibrant and enjoyable now but, to my palate, I think this will be even more enjoyable after 2026 and drink well through 2036.

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• Galt_Rider wrote: 89 points

  October 27, 2023 - Black olive, dried cherry, long and lean as stated by the first reviewer. Leans toward petite sirah grapiness. My first Sandlands wine. I understand what the winemaker is doing (or not doing) here, just not my thing. Hold at least until late 2024.

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• mzimberg wrote: 92 points

  June 11, 2023 - Dark but not to the teeth staining level. Great aromas. Olive paste, bloody beef and some spice. Incredibly lively entry with Turkish coffee, bakers chocolate and dried cherries. Smooth and sleek, even and long.

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• KeithAkers wrote: 91 points

  May 19, 2023 - This was a pop and pour at Oakwood Pizza box. I tried to give this a little air, but that wasn't really happening. At first pour, it was a slight bit grapey but after swirling and a half hour this opens up beautifully into savory tones of black fruits, dark red cherries, raspberries, crushed rocks, black pepper, herbs, and violets. The Medium bodied feel is light on its toes with a slightly thinner mid-palate while backed up by crisp, medium acidity and silky, medium tannins. This is clearly young, but this could really blossom with about 4+ years.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2021
• Type Red
• Producer Sandlands
• Varietal Syrah
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Central Coast
• Appellation Santa Lucia Highlands

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• Pending Delivery 5 (3%)
• In Cellars 138 (85%)
• Consumed 19 (12%)

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