Sandlands Syrah Santa Lucia Highlands 2023 TRENTINO/ALTO ADIGE Winemaking balances tradition with modernity:

Winemaking balances tradition with modernity: the philosophy is to produce wines with native yeasts

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Viticulture: Certified organic

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Average age of vines in production: 15 years

Sandlands Syrah Santa Lucia Highlands 2023 TRENTINO/ALTO ADIGE Winemaking balances tradition with modernity:$42. 99 6+ bottles (code: 6saves2) 95 pts Vinous Galloni Drinking Window 2026 2043 The 2023 Syrah (Santa Lucia Highlands), from Soberanes, offers up an exotic mlange of inky dark fruit, lavender, sage, menthol, licorice, cloves and strong savory notes from the 100% stems. This is a shockingly opulent, deep, palate staining wine for its modest 12. 8% alcohol. Readers should plan on cellaring this for at least a few years to help some of the baby fat