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The Joy Fantastic Sta. Rita Hills Syrah

9.32 ratings
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Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Brandon Boesch

Interesting wine. Jalapeño, sage, dark fruit, needs air. Needs food! Overall an interesting experience with a flawed wine.

Interesting wine. Jalapeño, sage, dark fruit, needs air. Needs food! Overall an interesting experience with a flawed wine.

Dec 18th, 2025
Brandon Boesch

Reduction initially. Decant helped. Really opened up with herbs, vegetables, some dark fruit and cassis. Definitely northern Rhône style. Nothing quite like this one.

Reduction initially. Decant helped. Really opened up with herbs, vegetables, some dark fruit and cassis. Definitely northern Rhône style. Nothing quite like this one.

Apr 27th, 2023