2019 Syrah - Om, Sta. Rita Hills
94 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Our Reserve Syrah bottling from 2019 is a 2 barrel selection made for a powerful, complex wine that is more representative of the style than vineyard. This wine is meant to age, and held in barrel and bottle longer before release than any other Syrah we make. The 2019 is a powerful and fruit-driven wine with sweet herb notes: tarragon, mint and thai basil that brightens on the palate with a cheery acidity. -Lily Hays, Direct to Consumer Business Manager
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Varietal | 100% Syrah |
| Appellation | Sta. Rita Hills |
| Vineyard | Zotovich Vineyard |
| Harvest Date | 10/15/2019 |
| Acid | 7.1 g/L |
| PH | 3.8 |
| Aging | 28 months in 100% neutral French oak |
| Fermentation | Native Yeast |
| Alcohol | 13.80% |
| Wine Style | 100% Whole Cluster |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 03/15/2022 |
| Cases Produced | 22 |
94 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
"The 2019 Syrah OM is a single barrel bottling from one of the top sites in the Sta. Rita Hills. Deep, powerful and vibrant, the OM captures the pedigree of Syrah here. The purity of the flavors is striking. There are no stems in this wine, an approach that works quite well here. The OM spent an extra four months in oak relative to the other Syrahs, which seems to have added extra dimension as well. This is beautifully done." -Antonio Galloni
94 points - Wine & Spirits
"Samsara's reserve syrah is a barrel selection, this 2019 smoky with whole-cluster scents, bergamot and violets. The wine’s tea-like savor frames a sweet plum character, with a hint of zingy acidity to keep it buoyant and upright." —P.J.C.
91 points - Wine Enthusiast
"This bottling is very minty on the nose with menthol aromas enhancing the dried red fruit and potpourri elements. The palate is very floral with violet and lavender flavors as well as a fresh plum flesh quality." -Matt Kettmann
