It’s a beautiful Spring evening and we’ve decided to open a Syrah from Zaca Mesa, which is located in the Santa Ynez Valley in California. This valley holds a lot of great memories for us.
This valley was our first introduction to wine country. It’s only an hour and a half from Los Angeles so it’s an easy weekend trip. The surroundings are also perfect for biking, our other passion.
This particular bottle was a birthday gift from one of Steve’s coworkers. Of course they know we’re all about the wine.
Steve Says:
It has a beautiful deep, inky red color. I catch black cherry on the nose. It has a surprisingly fruity nose for a Syrah, exhibiting between medium and full body. It’s definitely well made with a smooth short finish showing just a hint of tannin. But I find it leaves me wanting more complexity/depth/body. Nothing about it makes me say “WOW”. I’d love to compare it to a favorite Syrah made by Cass in Paso Robles, whose vines are just 50 or so miles north.
3.5 stars out of five.
Jane Says:
When we opened the bottle, I took a deep sniff and right away said, Nice! It made me think bold and smoky. I was going to make a light meal of lime butter chicken but I was in the mood for a bold wine. It’s been a long week. This wine did not disappoint. It has hints of bacon smokiness. It’s full-bodied and earthy. I really enjoyed it but I didn’t love it. There is a fine line between enjoyment and love. This wine held that dichotomy for me. I would drink it again but I don’t think I would buy it myself.
3 out of 5 stars.
Just the Facts Ma’am
2008 Estate Grown and Bottled Zaca Mesa Winery, Los Olivos
100% Syrah
16 Months in French Oak
14.5% alcohol
$25.00/750ml bottle
Available at Zaca Mesa Web site.
2hollywoodwinos
Steve and Jane Kelly Kosek are two Hollywood winos. They live in Los Angeles and enjoy frequent trips to California wine country and their nearby wine shop. Jane works in film and can be found writing, watching and making movies. Steve is a photographer and designer. They both love to relax with a bottle of wine and know how difficult it is to find bottles worth your hard-earned money. In this blog, they will try to make your purchases more of a sure thing. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
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Thank you for this review of our 2008 Estate Syrah!
Please let us know if you would be interested in visiting the winery and trying the 2010 Estate Syrah!
Best,
Brittney Burrows
PR & Marketing, Zaca Mesa Winery
Hi Brittney,
We were just up there! So sorry we missed your comment until now. We’d be happy to comment on your 2010 Estate Syrah – would you be open to sending us a bottle? Thanks!
Best,
Jane