Zaca Mesa
Mesa Reserve Santa Ynez Valley Syrah
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Zaca Mesa was the third winery in Santa Barbara County, and the first to plant Syrah (in 1978). This presents the beautiful paradox of massive extraction in a bone dry wine. Granted, there's some resemblance to something like Coke Zero, with all the sweetness on the front end. That said, this strikes the right balance to display what Santa Ynez Syrah is all about. Sage, worcestershire sauce, baking chocolate, underripe bramble, leather, and underbrush.
Zaca Mesa was the third winery in Santa Barbara County, and the first to plant Syrah (in 1978). This presents the beautiful paradox of massive extraction in a bone dry wine. Granted, there's some resemblance to something like Coke Zero, with all the sweetness on the front end. That said, this strikes the right balance to display what Santa Ynez Syrah is all about. Sage, worcestershire sauce, baking chocolate, underripe bramble, leather, and underbrush.
Mar 20th, 2017
Benefitted from an hour in decanter. Very nice Syrah with full body and some spice. We picked up this bottle when visiting ZM (they have large, busy tasting room)
Benefitted from an hour in decanter. Very nice Syrah with full body and some spice. We picked up this bottle when visiting ZM (they have large, busy tasting room)
Jan 25th, 2015
Well balanced and full bodied. Nice finish. Great when paired with a traditional Thanksgiving fare.
Well balanced and full bodied. Nice finish. Great when paired with a traditional Thanksgiving fare.
Nov 28th, 2014Not much bite very smooth and tangy finish
Not much bite very smooth and tangy finish
Oct 7th, 2013
Ripe plum, sage, layered and complex. Black pepper, stony fruit. Keeps going.
Ripe plum, sage, layered and complex. Black pepper, stony fruit. Keeps going.
Jun 3rd, 2013