Garys Vineyard Syrah
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Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rosemary lamb chops, venison stew
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The Dominion Tantara Garys' Vineyard Syrah is a masterful expression of one of California's most legendary winegrowing sites. Located in the wind-swept Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey County, Garys' Vineyard was famously planted in 1997 by lifelong friends and growers Gary Pisoni and Gary Franscioni. This cool-climate site is celebrated for its dramatic maritime influence, where morning fog and fierce afternoon winds from Monterey Bay slow down grape ripening, allowing for intense flavor development and structural complexity. Dominion Tantara harnesses this unique terroir using traditional, low-intervention winemaking techniques. The resulting Syrah is deeply concentrated, showcasing the classic cool-climate signature of dark bramble fruit, cracked black pepper, smoked meats, and savory olive tapenade, all framed by refined tannins and a vibrant, refreshing acidity.
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Founded in 1997 by Bill Cates, Dominion Tantara is a distinguished boutique winery located in the Santa Maria Valley of Santa Barbara County, California. The winery is dedicated to producing exceptional, site-specific wines, sourcing fruit from some of the Central Coast's most prestigious vineyards, including Bentrock, Dierberg, and La Encantada. Emphasizing traditional French winemaking methods and minimal intervention, Dominion Tantara specializes in elegant, terroir-driven Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah. Their acclaimed single-vineyard and reserve bottlings, such as the Cuvee Jeannette and Evelyn Pinot Noirs, are highly regarded for their sophistication, balance, and aging potential.