Red Wine 2022

Hillside Syrah

Syrah · Paso Robles

Tasting Notes

blueberryblack olivesmoked meatcracked pepperviolets

From our highest hillside block, where the afternoon wind off the Pacific drives the Syrah to build extraordinary complexity. The vines struggle in shallow clay soils — and that struggle is evident in every glass.

Nose

Seductive and dark — ripe blueberry and black olive mingle with notes of smoked charcuterie, white pepper, and an unmistakable floral lift.

Palate

Rich and velvety with medium-firm tannins. The hillside elevation translates into exceptional freshness and a savory quality that sets this apart from warmer-climate examples.

Finish

Long and peppery with a beautiful graphite minerality on the close.

Food Pairings

Duck confit
Lamb merguez
Mushroom risotto
Aged gouda

Cellar Notes

"Hillside Syrah is best enjoyed between 2025 and 2034. Decant for 45 minutes if drinking young. Serve at 60–65°F in a Bordeaux glass."

$89 per bottle · 750mL

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Technical Sheet
Grapes
100% Syrah
Harvest
September 28 – October 5, 2022
Barrel Aging
16 months in 40% new French oak
Production
2,400 bottles
pH
3.72
Total Acidity
5.6 g/L
Alcohol
14.2%
Region
Central Coast
SOLERA Syrah 2022 PASO ROBLES

Wine Profile

Body High
Sweetness Very Low
Acidity Medium
Alcohol 14.2%

Food Pairings

Duck confit
Lamb merguez
Mushroom risotto
Aged gouda

"Good wine and good food share the same principle — balance. We choose pairings that neither overpower the wine nor let it overwhelm the dish."

Elena Vásquez, Head Winemaker

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