Samsara 2017 OM Reserve Syrah (Santa Barbara County)
Editors' Choice
Stunning aromas that are hallmarks of cool-climate Syrah show on the nose of this bottling, including black peppercorn, cracked asphalt, oozing tar and fresh black raspberry. It's as savory as can be on the palate, where cracked pepper, dried blueberry and purple-flower flavors combine with an iodine-like squid-ink element. Matt Kettmann
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Price$75,Buy Now
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DesignationOM Reserve
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Alcohol14.4%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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Date Published7/1/2020
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