Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Fingers Crossed
Label Name:
 
Two Become One Syrah
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Santa Maria Valley / Central Coast, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
94% Syrah, 3% Mourvèdre, 3% Roussanne
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 98; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 97; Vinous 96; multiple high scores and top reviews for 2019 Two Become One Syrah

Tasting Note
Opaque purple; aromatics of blackberry, violet, lavender, smoked meat, graphite and black pepper. Full-bodied palate of concentrated dark berries, dark chocolate and savory herbs, silky texture, bright acidity and firm, fine-grained tannins; very long floral finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled/ribeye or hanger steak, braised short ribs, roasted lamb, beef stew, hearty chili; Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), Peking duck, char siu, mapo tofu, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Fermented with ~25% whole clusters; blended with small amounts of Mourvèdre and Roussanne; aged ~20 months in French oak (about 70% new for Syrah). Minimal filtration, Rhône-style approach with stem inclusion.

Vineyard Info
Fingers Crossed (formerly Faethm) is run by Nikolas and Julia Krankl (Nik is son of Sine Qua Non's Manfred Krankl). Small-production Central Coast project sourcing fruit from top sites like Bien Nacido.