Black Sheep Finds, Holus Bolus Syrah 2022, Presqu'ile Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, CA

A spicy nose, with aromas of delicate violets and ripe plum and blackberries. It’s vibrant, intense, fruity and savory—everything we love about Syrah. Exclusive to Bonde.

COUNTRY: USA

STATE: California

APPELLATION (AVA): Santa Maria Valley

REGION: Central Coast

SUBREGION: Santa Barbara

VINEYARD: Presqu’ile Vineyard

VINTAGE: 2022

GRAPES: Syrah

SOIL: Sandy loam

PRACTICE: Sustainable, organic

VINIFICATION: 25% whole cluster, aged for 14 months in 2 and 3 year-old barrels.

STYLE: Still

WINE TO SOFA, TABLE, OR OCCASION: Table, Occasion

COLOR: Deep purple

BODY: Full

TASTE: Dry

TANNINS: Moderate velvety tannins

PRIMARY AROMAS: Spices, peppercorn, violet, black fruit

FLAVOR: Blackberries, plum, savory

FORMAT: 750 ml

ALCOHOL: 13%

SERVICE AND FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTION: 

ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Black Sheep Finds is behind Holus Bolus, The Joy Fantastic, and Wineslut. It was founded by husband and wire winemaking partners Peter Hunken and Amy Christine, who holds an MW (Master of Wine). Of their style, they say: “We aren’t trendy — that’s not what we do. We work with time-honored noble varieties and we strive to produce wines that are elegant, restrained and provide a sense of refreshment.” 

ABOUT THE VINEYARD: Presqu’ile Vineyards

Presqu’ile (‘press-keel’) Vineyards is a family-owned vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley growing cool-climate Syrah.

ABOUT THE LABEL: “Our first label, Holus Bolus, has an octopus on the label. The octopus represents our 4 arms and 4 legs. It’s just the 2 of us. We have no employees, so everything in the bottle comes from our two hands.” - Amy Christine