2022 Samuel Louis Smith - Syrah Gabilan Mountains Coastview Vineyard (750ml)
2022 Samuel Louis Smith Syrah from Coastview Vineyard in the Gabilan Mountains embodies the label’s cool-climate, elegant style. Coastview sits at roughly 2,300 feet, an organically farmed site planted in 1999 on decomposed granite and limestone soils, high above the coastal fog line. That elevation yields a cool, slow-growing season that finishes with a brighter, more buoyant ripeness at harvest.
Winemaking embraces restraint: native yeast fermentation through a pied de cuve starter, a hands-off approach that lets the granite-driven minerality and tension carry through to the finished wine.
Tasting notes
This Syrah presents black fruit and violet aromas layered with cracked pepper, savory herbs, and a touch of game, all lifted by the vineyard's signature freshness and lively acidity. Firm, fine-grained tannins provide structure without heaviness.
Pairings
- Grilled quail
- A wild mushroom tart
- Aged Comté
Technical details
- Bottle size: 750 ml
- Vintage: 2022
- Grape: Syrah
- Vineyard: Coastview Vineyard, Gabilan Mountains