The 2016 Syrah Larner Vineyard is bold and absolutely delicious, all in a style that exudes richness while retaining the mid-weight style that is such a signature of the house style. Dark cherry, violet, licorice, plum and spice all run through this super-expressive Syrah that showcases the best Larner has to offer. There is so much to like here. 94 pts
-- Antonio Galloni
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A food-friendly Southern Rhône red blend that shines with enticing notes of fresh fruit and earth.
A blend of 45% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and 25% Syrah made without new oak, the 2016 Pape Star is pale to medium ruby-purple with bright scents of cranberry sauce, crushed blueberries, warm red cherries and blackberry candy with notions of crushed rock, garrigue, dried flowers, charcuterie and woodsmoke. Medium-bodied with tricolored fruit in the mouth plus herbal and meaty touches, it has soft, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long. 92 pts
The 2016 Syrah (Santa Barbara County) is an absolutely gorgeous appellation-level wine. Striking in its aromatics, with plenty of bright red/purplish berry fruit, the 2016 captures all the best of this house style. The 2016 is refreshing, vibrant and full of energy, which makes it next to impossible to put the glass down. Vineyard sites are Larner, Alisos, and Camp Four. The 2016 is flat-out delicious. That's pretty much all there is to it. 93 pts
A careful selection of the highest quality declassified barrels in our cellar make up this multi vintage blend. Each barrel contributes in a different way to achieve a blend that is both complex and balanced. A true example of a wine that’s sum is greater than its parts.
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