Red
Archium Faction Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley)
Santa Ynez Valley · Central Coast · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Syrah
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Santa Ynez Valley · Central Coast
- Appellation
- Santa Ynez Valley
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
cordeiro assado · carnes grelhadas · queijos curados · ensopados · massas com molho vermelho
Rated vintages
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201488 pts
Dried red fruit, a touch of tar, fresh violets and cola spice show on this bottling's nose, which is reserved in style. Dried strawberry and cranberry flavors unfold on the palate, along with hints of caramel and hibiscus, proving refreshing if not deep in style.
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201388 pts
A tight nose of boysenberry and pepper shows on this wine from a boutique, artistically labeled SoCal wine project by Ian Sergy and Zach Jarosz. The palate is light and texturally intriguing, with flavors of squeezed berries and crushed oregano, showing bright energy on the sip.
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201291 pts
The artistically minded, Rhône-focused brand from winemakers Ian Sergy and Zach Jarosz delivers this wine with aromas of black tea, sage and smashed elderberries. Favors move from raspberry iced tea to mocha and espresso, all wrapped in delicate but quite present tannins. Drink…
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201188 pts
This is 100% Syrah, grown in the highly regarded Stolpman Vineyard. The wine itself is lush with complex raspberry, cherry, mocha and sweet oak flavors. The acidity is strikingly brisk. Drink up.