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Holus Bolus Sta. Rita Hills Syrah

9.014 ratings
8.62 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Marty McNees

Cote Rotie style. Smokey and tannic.

Cote Rotie style. Smokey and tannic.

1 person found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2018
dan boedeker

Nice Syrah with a bit of the funk factor that I have recently been seeking out. Will have to have next to a couple Walla Walla Syrahs.

Nice Syrah with a bit of the funk factor that I have recently been seeking out. Will have to have next to a couple Walla Walla Syrahs.

1 person found it helpfulAug 22nd, 2017
Jan de Weerd

Possibly my first California Syrah. But it drinks like Shiraz!! Deep dark ripe fruit. Leather, musk and ripe tart fig. Soothing finish.

Possibly my first California Syrah. But it drinks like Shiraz!! Deep dark ripe fruit. Leather, musk and ripe tart fig. Soothing finish.

1 person found it helpfulMay 28th, 2017
Steve Anderson

Santa Barbara County Vintners Association Spring Festival.

Santa Barbara County Vintners Association Spring Festival.

1 person found it helpfulApr 23rd, 2017
JKT
8.9

CVed 10/21/19. Completely different profile from Keep. Almost menthol and lighter earthier nose and lively texture and good length.

CVed 10/21/19. Completely different profile from Keep. Almost menthol and lighter earthier nose and lively texture and good length.

Oct 22nd, 2019
Jon Ruyle

Really juicy with blue fruit, but the long earthy finish balances this and makes it special. I've yet to meet a Sta Rita Hills syrah I don't like!

Really juicy with blue fruit, but the long earthy finish balances this and makes it special. I've yet to meet a Sta Rita Hills syrah I don't like!

Feb 21st, 2017
Sean Christensen

Great first mouthful. Liked it less and less with each sip.

Great first mouthful. Liked it less and less with each sip.

Jan 15th, 2017
Nate Axline

Nate had this 7 years ago

Nate had this 7 years ago

Mar 29th, 2017
Christopher Merlo

Christopher had this 5 years ago

Christopher had this 5 years ago

Mar 16th, 2019
Lisa Amador

Lisa had this 7 years ago

Lisa had this 7 years ago

Jun 12th, 2017