Red

Toasted Slope Estate Syrah

Alta Colina

Adelaida District · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Syrah · Grenache · Mourvèdre · Viognier
Country
United States
Region
Adelaida District · Central Coast
Appellation
Adelaida District
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast beef · lamb · barbecue · game meat · stews · smoked dishes

Rated vintages

  • 201394 pts

    Roasted and raw beef, dried strawberry, crushed marjoram and salt-and-pepper seasonings show on this Syrah. Extremely dark in the glass, it's bolstered by 4% Grenache, 4% Mourvèdre and 2% Viognier. Elderberry fruit kicks off the palate, following by pepper, coffee grinds, espres…

  • 201192 pts

    Pleasantly dank aromas of smoldering pine needles, leather and gamy meats hit the nose on this 2% Viognier coferment. Flavors are reminiscent of roasted wild boar, with dark chocolate, creosote and beef crust, presented against grippy tannins.