ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 94 POINTS - "Sourced from predominantly John Sebastiano, Spear and Stolpman Vineyards and incorporating 5% Grenache and 1% Viognier, the 2022 Syrah Seven is a gorgeous example of Santa Barbara County Syrah. A dark, opaque nose chock-full of grilled meat, barbecue smoke, black pepper and saffron aromas is a fitting prelude to the velvety, savory and luxurious palate. The finish is impressive in its momentous power, soaring length and elegant yet persistent grip."
JEB DUNNUCK 94 POINTS - "As to the two Rhône blends, the 2022 Syrah Seven is 94% Syrah, 5% Grenache, and a splash of Viognier. Ripe black raspberries, sagebrush, peppery herbs, violets, and game all define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a layered, rounded mouthfeel, ripe yet present tannins, and a great finish. It has a solid decade of longevity ahead of it."
WINE SPECTATOR 92 POINTS - "Leads with notes of chaparral, olive and herbs, with good density to the core. Remains luscious in texture, delivering boysenberry and black plum flavors, with a trace of cassis underneath. A twinge of vibrancy pushes the core flavors onto the finish around structured tannins. Drink now through 2036. 480 cases made."
JEB DUNNUCK 94 POINTS - "As to the two Rhône blends, the 2022 Syrah Seven is 94% Syrah, 5% Grenache, and a splash of Viognier. Ripe black raspberries, sagebrush, peppery herbs, violets, and game all define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a layered, rounded mouthfeel, ripe yet present tannins, and a great finish. It has a solid decade of longevity ahead of it."
WINE SPECTATOR 92 POINTS - "Leads with notes of chaparral, olive and herbs, with good density to the core. Remains luscious in texture, delivering boysenberry and black plum flavors, with a trace of cassis underneath. A twinge of vibrancy pushes the core flavors onto the finish around structured tannins. Drink now through 2036. 480 cases made."
