Rating 90
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2022
Appellation
California
USA
ABV 12.5%
Price $46.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2023-10-31

Perfect For

Dinner Parties, Picnics In The Park, Wine And Cheese Night

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Franc, Gamay , Syrah / Shiraz

Scar of the Sea Bassi Vineyard Syrah 2022 Review

Coming from the ocean-influenced San Luis Obispo Coast, this wine represents the leaner, cool-climate side of Syrah. The single-vineyard bottling is made with grapes from the Bassi Vineyard, which is an extreme coastal site, situated on a southwest facing hillside with sandstone soils. This comes through in the wine. The nose is bright and citrusy with some welcome herbs and leather. There's a small dose of earthiness that adds some interest. The palate is peppery and savory with bright acidity and enough fruit to match.

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Scar of the Sea Bassi Vineyard Syrah 2022
Coming from the ocean-influenced San Luis Obispo Coast, this wine represents the leaner, cool-climate side of Syrah. The single-vineyard bottling is made with grapes from the Bassi Vineyard, which is an extreme coastal site, situated on a southwest facing hillside with sandstone soils. This comes through in the wine. The nose is bright and citrusy with some welcome herbs and leather. There's a small dose of earthiness that adds some interest. The palate is peppery and savory with bright acidity and enough fruit to match.

Reviewed On: 10-31-2023
90
POINTS
Scar of the Sea Bassi Vineyard Syrah 2022
Coming from the ocean-influenced San Luis Obispo Coast, this wine represents the leaner, cool-climate side of Syrah. The single-vineyard bottling is made with grapes from the Bassi Vineyard, which is an extreme coastal site, situated on a southwest facing hillside with sandstone soils. This comes through in the wine. The nose is bright and citrusy with some welcome herbs and leather. There's a small dose of earthiness that adds some interest. The palate is peppery and savory with bright acidity and enough fruit to match.

Reviewed On: 10-31-2023