Located in the well-drained foothills above the Salinas Valley, the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation is California’s most distinctive region for growing terroir driven wines. Strong afternoon winds and coastal fog originating from nearby
Monterey Bay flow through the AVA, resulting in one of the longest growing seasons in North America. This unique combination of abundant sunshine and truly cool climate creates wine with intense flavors and balanced acidity.
The name “G17” refers to one of Monterey County’s best known routes, linking several of our grape-growing appellations.
This Rhone-style blend has a garnet color highlighted with purple edges. Aromas of brambly black fruit, raspberry hard candy, and hints of savory spice jump out of the glass. The wine is medium-plus bodied with crisp acidity, offering flavors of purple fruits and smoked meat. Its weight and balance make it a perfect pairing with anything off the grill.
Blend: 86% Syrah, 8% Mourvèdre, and 6% Grenache
92 Vinous The 2021 Syrah G 17 is a brooding, intense wine, its mid-weight structure notwithstanding. Dried herbs, menthol, licorice, lavender and blackberry all open in the glass. This is an especially earthy, savory style, with fruit that sits more in the background. Dollops of Mourvèdre and Grenache round out the blend.
92 Wine Enthusiast This is a fresh, fun and yet still elegant Syrah that's quite affordable. Aromas of black raspberry and light purple flowers show on the nose of this wine that includes 8% Mourvèdre and 6% Grenache. The palate packs in dark strawberry, raspberry, rose and violet flavors into a seamless package.
90 Wine Spectator Plump and zesty, with shades of cherry and red plum, spice and sassafras accents and refined tannins on the finish.
