Sandlands

Santa Lucia Highlands Syrah

9.121 ratings
9.112 pro ratings
Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah
Top Notes For
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.0

This is probably the best bottle of his red I've had yet. No compelling ripeness but much better balance. Mostly, it didn't seem shrill with tart fruits.

This is probably the best bottle of his red I've had yet. No compelling ripeness but much better balance. Mostly, it didn't seem shrill with tart fruits.

Feb 11th, 2017
Lee Lightfoot

Pepper and blueberry. Beautiful fruit from mark pisoni and handled with care by tegan.

Pepper and blueberry. Beautiful fruit from mark pisoni and handled with care by tegan.

Dec 17th, 2015
Alicia Cypress

The herbal floral aroma on this wine alone put me in my happy place. The palate evolved nicely over two nights with more earth and minerality showing on night two.

The herbal floral aroma on this wine alone put me in my happy place. The palate evolved nicely over two nights with more earth and minerality showing on night two.

Dec 3rd, 2015
Rebecca Hopkins

PR Folio Fine Wine Partners

9.1

Terrific first released thanks @Tegan Passalacqua

Terrific first released thanks @Tegan Passalacqua

Nov 4th, 2015
Josh Grove

Barely-ripe blackberry & pepper. The northern rhone isn't the only place that can make serious Syrah.

Barely-ripe blackberry & pepper. The northern rhone isn't the only place that can make serious Syrah.

Oct 24th, 2015
Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

8.6

This is good. Very good and lots of bright fruit with great acidity.

This is good. Very good and lots of bright fruit with great acidity.

Nov 16th, 2014
Scott Stewart

One of the best bottles of domestic Syrah I’ve had in some time. Beautiful savory peppery quality. Bright and everything I love about Syrah. Would love to compare this next to Alain Graillot and may do so next round.

One of the best bottles of domestic Syrah I’ve had in some time. Beautiful savory peppery quality. Bright and everything I love about Syrah. Would love to compare this next to Alain Graillot and may do so next round.

Dec 30th, 2017
Nate Miles

Nice night for an evening of Syrah study. Dr. Passalacqua comes with cool, wet rocks and dark, mouthwatering fruits. Delicious.

Nice night for an evening of Syrah study. Dr. Passalacqua comes with cool, wet rocks and dark, mouthwatering fruits. Delicious.

Jul 3rd, 2017
Chris Grimm

A dead ringer for Northern Rhone. An amazing wine.

A dead ringer for Northern Rhone. An amazing wine.

Aug 11th, 2015
Kevin O'Connor

Every wine from this label has blown my mind, so good!

Every wine from this label has blown my mind, so good!

Jan 18th, 2015