Expect blackberry, blueberry, black pepper, smoked meat, dried herb, and refined oak with full body and structured tannins. Santa Barbara Syrah typically shows more pepper and savor than warmer-climate California Syrah. The 2022 California vintage was warm.
- Varietal
- Syrah
- Region
- USA / California / Santa Barbara County
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, Rhône-influenced, oak-aged
The producer
Margerum Wine Company was founded by Doug Margerum, the longtime owner of Wine Cask restaurant in Santa Barbara and a respected figure in the local wine scene. The estate specializes in Rhône varietals and blends, with sourcing across Santa Barbara County's diverse cool-climate AVAs.
What critics say
Margerum Syrahs receive consistently strong reviews as benchmark Santa Barbara Rhône-style wines.
Pairing
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary, smoked brisket, lamb sausages