Jaffurs 2021 "Upslope" Syrah, Santa Barbara County hall all layered atop a dark-fruited

all layered atop a dark-fruited base of black cherries and cassis

made entirely with estate fruit

great structure

licorice and chocolate

but it will undoubtedly reap the rewards of cellar time and last over the coming 2-3 decades

Jaffurs 2021 "Upslope" Syrah, Santa Barbara County hall all layered atop a dark-fruited96+ points Rare Upslope Syrah release from Jaffurs, one of our favorite boutique producers in Santa Barbara. Limited. 98 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "The flagship 2021 Syrah Upslope is a top blend made from the single vineyard releases and checks in as 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier that saw 67% whole clusters and 22 months in 50% new oak. Its deep purple hue is followed by a gorgeous nose of cassis, ground black pepper, iodine, and spring flowers, with some gamy,