Red

Kimsey Syrah (Ballard Canyon)

Kimsey

Ballard Canyon · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Syrah
Country
United States
Region
Ballard Canyon · Central Coast
Appellation
Ballard Canyon
Body
full
Acidity
high
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

cordeiro assado · carne bovina ao estilo teriyaki · pratos umami · churrasco

Rated vintages

  • 201493 pts

    Roasted coffee, charred lamb, dried plums, purple flowers and a touch of tar show on the nose of this bottling from a vineyard at the southern edge of the appellation, where it picks up a tad more coastal influence. After a soft entry to the palate with rustic cocoa and more cof…

  • 201393 pts

    Tarry aromas of elderberry, teriyaki beef, soy and purple flowers combine for an umami-driven nose on this bottling from a newer vineyard in the region, with winemaking by Matt Dees. The palate packs vibrantly tart plum juice and dried lavender flavors, held up by powerful acidi…