The Soberanes Vineyard is the latest exciting jointventure between the Pisoni and Franscioni Families. The site features tightly spaced vines and is planted to 33 acres of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah and sits on the Santa Lucia Highlands Bench adjacent to the Garys' Vineyard. The clonal material planted in the loamy, rocky soil is very diverse and features over a dozen of the most renowned heritage selections from California and Burgundy in pursuit of the finest wine quality.
JEB DUNNUCK 97 POINTS - "Killer notes of blackberries, bouquet garni, iron, and smoked game emerge from the 2023 Syrah Soberanes Vineyard. Medium to full-bodied and concentrated, it offers ultra-fine tannins, integrated acidity, and a great finish. Another Northern Rhône look-alike that has so much to love, it was made with 100% whole clusters and aged 17 months in 30% new French oak."
ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 96 POINTS - "Done with 100% whole clusters, the Syrah Soberanes Vineyard is an absolute monster in 2023. It wears its peppery character on its sleeve, bolstered by a layer of purple berries, gravel, iron and sizzling incense. Native fermentation of 100% Alban clone, paired with the bold use of stems, yielded a super-aromatic, self-assured, expressive Syrah. Chalky and imposing through the powerful, long finish, this is certain to be a long-distance runner. Give it a few years to settle down. Bravo."
JEB DUNNUCK 97 POINTS - "Killer notes of blackberries, bouquet garni, iron, and smoked game emerge from the 2023 Syrah Soberanes Vineyard. Medium to full-bodied and concentrated, it offers ultra-fine tannins, integrated acidity, and a great finish. Another Northern Rhône look-alike that has so much to love, it was made with 100% whole clusters and aged 17 months in 30% new French oak."
ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 96 POINTS - "Done with 100% whole clusters, the Syrah Soberanes Vineyard is an absolute monster in 2023. It wears its peppery character on its sleeve, bolstered by a layer of purple berries, gravel, iron and sizzling incense. Native fermentation of 100% Alban clone, paired with the bold use of stems, yielded a super-aromatic, self-assured, expressive Syrah. Chalky and imposing through the powerful, long finish, this is certain to be a long-distance runner. Give it a few years to settle down. Bravo."
