Red

Alessandro Vineyard Syrah

Leoness

Temecula Valley · South Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Syrah
Country
United States
Region
Temecula Valley · South Coast
Appellation
Temecula Valley
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast lamb · strong cheeses · grilled meats

Rated vintages

  • 201391 pts

    This is a fascinating wine in that it delivers all of the components of a cool-climate Syrah from what is considered a warm-weather region. Black pepper, tar, charred game, cola and lavender show on the nose, while the palate offers roasted lamb, more pepper and crushed asphalt…

  • 201291 pts

    The damp yet smoky aromas of a campfire show on this wine from longtime Temecula farmers Gary Winder and Mike Rennie, along with blackberry jam and crushed oregano. The palate proves very grippy, with flavors of sweet tar, boysenberry and black pepper throughout.