Red

Vineyard Syrah

Dierberg

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
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

grilled meats · lamb · spicy dishes · game · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 200886 pts

    A nice Syrah, rich in berries, licorice, Dr. Pepper cola and spices, with soft, luxurious tannins. It's a little uncomplicated and sweet, but easy to drink now.

  • 200787 pts

    Very dense in the mouth and full-bodied, with a dry, soft feeling. Lots of toasty oak, too. Feels somewhat inert, but the delicious cherries, toast and spices make it a pleasant sipper.

  • 200593 pts

    This is a sumptuous, delicious Syrah, marked by very ripe fruit, but also by a wonderfully complex balance. Fully dry, it's packed with blackberry pie filling, cola, licorice, mushu plum sauce, mocha and pepper flavors, with a distinct note of grilled meat. Drink through 2010 fo…