Ingeborg Vineyard Syrah
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 12 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted lamb with rosemary, grilled venison, or wild mushroom stew.
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Hailing from the cool-climate reaches of Santa Barbara County, the Dominion Tantara Ingeborg Vineyard Syrah is a masterful expression of cool-climate California Syrah. The Ingeborg Vineyard benefits from the unique transverse mountain ranges of the region, which funnel cold marine air and fog from the Pacific Ocean directly into the vines. This natural air conditioning slows the ripening process, allowing the grapes to develop deep, complex flavors while retaining vibrant acidity. Crafted using traditional, low-intervention winemaking techniques inspired by the Northern Rhône, this wine showcases the savory, spicy, and deeply aromatic side of the varietal, highlighting the distinct maritime terroir of the Santa Maria Valley.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.