Red

Watch Hill Vineyard Syrah

Ken Brown

Santa Barbara County · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Syrah
Country
United States
Region
Santa Barbara County · Central Coast
Appellation
Santa Barbara County
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast lamb · grilled beef · wild boar stew

Rated vintages

  • 2020

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 2014

  • 201389 pts

    Dr. Pepper, black plum and poppy-seed aromas show on this bottling by Ken Brown, who planted the first Syrah in Santa Barbara County in 1978. The soft palate offers cola, candied black cherry and violet flavors, lacking many of the gamy qualities found in the region.

  • 2012

  • 2011

  • 2010