Lindquist, Syrah Estate 2019, Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard "Sonnie's", Edna Valley, San Luis Obispo, Central Coast, CA

This cool-climate Syrah from Rhône Ranger Bob Lindquist is full of black pepper, dried raspberries. The ripe fruit is perfectly balanced with fresh acidity and tannins. Drink now or cellar for 5-10 years, 

COUNTRY: USA

STATE: California

APPELLATION (AVA): Edna Valley

REGION: Central Coast

SUBREGION: San Luis Obispo

VINEYARD: Sonnie’s Estate Vineyard

VINTAGE: 2019

GRAPES: 100% Syrah

SOIL: gravelly sandy loam with marine fossils, Obispo Formation Mudstone, Monterery formation shale; underlying volcanic influence

PRACTICE: Biodynamic

VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested at 24.0° Brix. Fermentation done in small open-top fermenters using 50% whole clusters, and manual punch downs twice a day. Aged for 22 months in barrel, the first year in 67% new Ermitage barrels, the last 10 months in neutral barrels.  

PRODUCTION: 72 cases produced

AGING POTENTIAL: Drink now, or age 5-10 years.

STYLE: Still 

WINE TO SOFA, TABLE, OR OCCASION: Table

BODY: Full bodied

TASTE: Dry

PRIMARY AROMAS: Black pepper, cardamom, dried raspberries, spicy oak, roasted meat, tar, earth

FLAVOR: Dark fruit, coffee, bay leaf, earth, fruit balanced with acidity and tannins

FORMAT: 750ml

ALCOHOL: 13.5%

SERVICE AND FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTION: Pair with grilled or roasted red meats, or eggplant, mushroom, and peppers.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Bob Lindquist

“An original Rhone Ranger, Bob Lindquist has been making wine on the Central Coast since 1982. His focus has been on Rhone varietals and Chardonnay from some of the best cool climate vineyards in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. His wines are known for elegance, balance and longevity in the cellar, with a strong nod to the traditional winemaking techniques of the Old World.” (verdadandlindquistfamilywines.com)

ABOUT THE VINEYARD: Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard “Sonnie’s”

“Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard, also known as Slide Hill, is located in Edna Valley. The gravelly sandy loam soils have loads of marine fossils, Obispo Formation Mudstone, Monterery formation shale as well as an underlying volcanic influence due to the many dormant volcanic caps that dot the area. The vineyard is about 5.5 miles from the Pacific Ocean and Edna Valley has the longest grape growing season in California, yielding well balanced, fully flavored grapes with excellent structure. The vineyard is Demeter Certified Biodynamic.” (verdadandlindquistfamilywines.com)

ABOUT THE LABEL: The name Lindquist translates to Linden or Lime Tree + Quist or twig. The Linden tree is sacred in many cultures. It’s also a symbol of love, fertility, prosperity, fidelity, friendship, peace, justice, altruism, and good luck. Known for their shad-giving heart-shaped leaves and fragrant flowers, every part of the Linden tree is known to be beneficial. It is our wish that the Lindquist Family Wines give you pleasure in every glass.