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Bottle
$45
Producer
J. Brix
Vintage
2020
Grape
Syrah
Region
Santa Ynez Valley, USA
Overview
A single-vineyard Syrah from the certified-organic Coquelicot Vineyard in Santa Ynez Valley, made by Emily Towe and Jody Brix Towe.
Tasting Notes
“Dark berries, black pepper, olive, and savory spice meet a structured palate with fresh acidity and firm tannins.”
Nose
Dark berries, black pepper, olive, and savory spice.
Palate
Structured Syrah with dark fruit, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
Finish
Long, savory, and peppery.
Also Great With
rich ragù · braised meats · aged cheeses · mushroom pasta · roasted pork
Bottle
$45
Technical Profile
Appellation
Santa Ynez Valley
Serving Temperature
14-16°C (57-61°F)
Bottle Size
750ml
Alcohol
14.6%
Body
Medium-Full
Acidity
Medium-High
Tannin
Medium-High
Sweetness
Dry
The Story
J. Brix is the project of winemakers Emily Towe and Jody Brix Towe. The cuvée name means “The Beautiful Dreamer” and recalls Syrah as one of the first varieties they worked with.
The Vineyard
Coquelicot Vineyard is USDA-certified organic, with alluvial, gravel, and loam soils in Santa Ynez Valley.
Soil
Alluvial, gravel, and loam
Farming
USDA-certified organic
Winemaking
The 2020 fruit was hand-picked at night, fully destemmed, fermented with native primary and malolactic cultures, and aged 10.5 months in neutral French oak before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Aging Potential
Drink now with a light chill or cellar over the short to medium term.
Food Pairings
At Bar Torino
Meatball Pizza
Meatball Pizza is a strong current Bar Torino menu match for this wine.
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