The steep hills of Donnachadh Vineyard are an impressive sight. The number of plantings of Syrah in Sta. Rita Hills are tiny. The results are grand. Aromas of deep dark wild berries with intense fruit make this a savage powerful black pepper, juicy and concentrated wine.
The last vintage of the BARDEN Syrah was 2013. This is one of the best cold climate Syrah’s being produced in Santa Barbara County from fruit sourced from Sta. Rita Hills’ Donnachadh vineyard. Steep hillside vineyards create an extremely bold wine. This low alcohol wine has intense fruit and a black pepper spiciness on the finish. Fermentation was 50% whole cluster.
Beef soup with vegetables
Syrah enhances the smoky and savory notes of the beef stew with its spice.
Spiced stewed meat tacos
Syrah's peppery and dark fruit notes enhance the spicy, hearty birria.
Seasoned curly fries
Syrah's spicy notes pair nicely with the savory, seasoned curly fries.
Beef with vegetables
Syrah's peppery notes enhance the savory and umami elements of beef stir fry.
Slow cooked barbecue ribs
Syrah's spicy and fruity notes enhance the BBQ's smoky and savory profile.
The benchmark pairing, offering dark fruit and firm tannins that balance the ribeye's richness and char.
Syrah's peppery and robust profile pairs well with grilled ribeye.