Presqu'ile Winery Syrah, Santa Barbara County, California

Dusty light and red fruit energy rise together as the 2022 Presqu’ile Winery Syrah opens with confidence, carrying a sense of motion and wildness that feels both grounded and free. This is a wine that leans into structure and savor, inviting you down an open road where grip, freshness, and depth move in rhythm.

Product Details:

• Owner: Matt Murphy and family
• Winemaker: Dieter Cronje
• Wine Type: Red Wine
• Varietal: 100% Syrah, 25% whole cluster
• Harvest: September 23 to October 6, 2022
• Aging: 18 months in neutral French oak
• Alcohol: 12.7%
• pH: 3.9

Sensory Description:

The 2022 Presqu’ile Winery Syrah offers a cool-climate, savory expression that leans more Northern Rhône than ripe California, opening with aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and blueberry layered with black olive, cracked pepper, smoked meat, and dried herbs, lifted by hints of violet and lavender. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and finely structured, balancing dark berry and plum skin flavors with bright acidity and firm yet polished tannins, while subtle oak contributes touches of clove and cocoa without overshadowing the fruit. The finish is long and resonant, lingering on peppercorn, graphite, and savory minerality, with a faint saline edge that underscores the wine’s freshness, precision, and clear sense of place.

Awards & Accolades:

• 92+ Points: Jeb Dunnuck (2022)

Winemaker's Background:

Presqu’ile Winery is a family-owned estate focused on crafting cool-climate wines with clarity, balance, and a true sense of place. Under the leadership of President Matt Murphy, the winery has become a defining voice for its region, supported by a meticulously designed vineyard planted to highlight the diversity of clone, exposure, and elevation. Winemaker Dieter Cronje brings an international perspective shaped by experience in both hemispheres, working closely with enologist Anna Murphy and cellar master Isaias Flores to translate vineyard expression into refined, site-driven wines.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at cool cellar temperature in a large-bowled red wine glass to allow the savory aromatics and peppery notes to unfold. This Syrah pairs beautifully with grilled lamb, roasted vegetables, herb-driven dishes, and earthy preparations that echo its wild, savory character.

A lingering, savory finish brings 2022 Presqu’ile Winery Syrah to a compelling close, leaving behind a sense of place, motion, and quiet intensity.