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Lester Family Vineyards Syrah Estate 2017 - First Bottle

Reviews

93 Wine Enthusiast -
Tart black-plum and baking-spice aromas are quickly consumed by funkier, earthier elements of tar, crushed rocks and game on the nose of this bottling. The snappy dark-fruit flavors pair expertly with savory bay leaf, sage and cracked pepper flavors, leading into a finish that's full of pepper-crusted teriyaki beef elements.
92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -
Medium ruby, the 2017 Syrah Lester Family Vineyards is shy to begin. Over time, it offers aromas of blackcurrant, cracked black peppercorn, dried blueberries, crushed red and black cherries and notes of stone and flowers. It’s medium-bodied and very elegantly styled in the mouth, slowly unfurling to floral perfume and peppery black and blue fruits. It has a lacy structure of tannins and gorgeous mouthwatering acidity, finishing long and layered. Lovely example of cool-climate Syrah.

Technical Details

  • BlendSyrah
  • WinemakerJohn Benedetti
  • CountryUS
  • RegionCalifornia North Coast
  • AppellationSanta Cruz
  • Aging/Cooperage18 months in French oak
  • Alcohol13.5%
  • Production271 Cases cases
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Lester Family Vineyards Syrah Estate 2017

Syrah Blends  |  US
WE93, WA92

$45.00 $22.95 | 750mL
SOLD OUT
49% off retail!
Too late, we are SOLD OUT!

Normally $45, we scored a sweet little parcel last week -- here it is! This family winery is making huge waves on the Santa Cruz Mountains scene (we sell out as fast as we get them…), and the syrah is a TREAT. Shockingly good at $23, there’s tons of ripe fruit, structure, fantastic perfume, salivating acidity and savory elements that all just WORK. Lovely, wild flowers, blueberry, white pepper and gravel with gorgeous balance and cool secondary flavors of tapenade and sweet wood. Are we still talking about a $23 wine? This is a ridiculously good wine for the money!

After discovering his dream ranch was naturally suited for a vineyard, Dan Lester (along with wife Pat) planted the first vines for Lester Family Vineyards in 1998. The upper vineyard was planted in 2001. Well known for producing a variety of expressions of pinot noir, syrah, and chardonnay from a single plot of land, these vines have produced some of Santa Cruz Mountains’ most prized wines. With a waiting list of all-star growers lining up to get the grapes, they keep their best rows for themselves. Today, these grapes are the sole source of Lester Estate Wines.

We have a meager 20-ish cases for you today at this spectacular price...while it lasts!

PAIRING IDEAS: Kabobs. Your meat of choice and a bunch of onions and peppers, and do ‘em Greek style with EVOO, lemon, oregano, etc. Or get super-savory with soy, mirin, mustard, brown sugar and balsamic...perfect. Wrap it in a pita or our fave, naan.

MUSIC SUGGESTIONS: Try some Billy Strings! Bluegrassy/Americana guitarist pretty much blowing up the world right now. Works great with syrah, trust us!

About the Producer

Wines only available in tasting room and through wine club - After discovering his dream ranch was naturally suited for a vineyard, Dan and Pat Lester planted the first vines for Lester Family Vineyards in 1998. The upper vineyard was planted in 2001. Well known for producing a variety of expressions of pinot noir, syrah and chardonnay from a single plot of land, these vines have produced some of Santa Cruz Mountains? most desired and award-winning wines. Today, these grapes are the sole source of Lester Estate Wines.