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Caliza Winery

2021 RESERVE SYRAH
100% Syrah

2021 RESERVE SYRAH

Only 170 cases produced

Wine critic, Jeb Dunnuck says,"The 2021 Syrah Reserve spending 20 months in 60% new French oak. Its inky purple hue is followed by a sensational nose of bloody blue and black fruits, black olive, bacon fat, liquid violets, and ground black pepper. The texture here is incredible, and it's full-bodied, with a pure, layered, unctuous mouthfeel and ripe, velvety tannins. It's a blockbuster, rich, yet flawlessly balanced, seamless beauty that will compete with anything out there." 98 Points

Lisa Perrotti-Brown of The Wine Independent says, "Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2021 Reserve Syrah bursts from the glass with bold notions of black currant cordial, ripe black plums, and Bing cherries, giving way to nuances of wild sage, forest floor, and espresso. Full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with youthful black fruit flavors laced with earthy suggestions, framed by plush tannins and well-knit acidity, finishing on a lingering anise note." 97 Points

Wine critic Owen Bargreen says, "The ‘Reserve’ bottling is only made in select years. This 2021 Syrah is a barrel selection wine that utilizes Alban-1, 174 and 470 clonalselections. Stored in 30% new French oak, this is inky in the glass, delivering rich dark currants, creme de violette, mocha, blackberry pie and smoked meats on the palate. Bright acidity and beautiful freshness lines this wine, with refined tannins. Concentrated with its black and blue fruits and showing serious structure and richness, this will surely be a 20 year wine. Drink 2025-2044." 96 Points

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Plush, powerful, and undeniably elegant, the 2021 Reserve Syrah captures the essence of this remarkable vintage. Bursting with savory aromas of graphite, black olive, and grilled game, it opens to deeper notes of black currant, ripe plums, and juniper berries. Undertones of wild sage, smoky bacon fat, and espresso mingle with a rich core of blueberry pie.

On the palate, this Syrah is full-bodied and vibrant, with a luxurious, layered mouthfeel. Its refined tannins provide a velvety texture, while balanced acidity adds a gentle vibration that enlivens the flavors and carries them through a long, complex finish. Concentrated yet seamlessly balanced, the wine shows incredible depth and structure, evolving beautifully with every sip and promising further elegance with age.

Wine Club discounts apply, but please note that no additional promotions (such as the Doce re-order or anniversary discounts) are valid with Reserve wines.
Wine Profile
Winemaker Notes
Three clones of Syrah were selected for the 2021 Reserve Syrah blend, all harvested between September 30th and October 2nd, a short period due to the long, even growing season. Each offers a different personality, from dark and robust, to nuanced, vibrant, and slightly wild. Each contributes an element that creates a round, complete wine with intriguing texture and flavor. Three different cooperages, Atelier, Ermitage, and François Frères comprise the 60% new, French oak used for this wine, each matched with the unique character of each clone and providing more layers of complexity and balance to the final blend. 40% once-used, French oak brings additional richness to the wine, while allowing the natural aroma of Syrah to persist.
Production
170 cases
Other Notes
The 2021 vintage was characterized by more moderate weather patterns compared to the previous vintage. Large diurnal shifts were observed through the entire growing season, with heatwaves typically lasting no more than 3-4 days, and top temperatures rarely exceeding 95F for long periods. Rain in the pre-season was still on the lower end of the typical range, offering naturally smaller crop and exceptionally small berries. Nearly every variety demonstrated intense and concentrated aromas, with firm but full and round tannins, making for ageworthy and memborable wines.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Syrah
Appellation
Paso Robles - Willow Creek District
Vineyard Designation
Caliza Estate Vineyard
Acid
6.0 g/L
pH
3.73
Bottling Date
June 19, 2023
Alcohol %
15.5
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