"The 2018 PharaohMoans Syrah was picked from different parcels, each with unique terroir and exposure, giving the wine a beautiful complexity. The first two parcels, harvested on September 15, feature deep soils underlaid with limestone. The third parcel, with a heavier loam and clay profile, was picked two weeks later. Aged in 50% new/50% neutral oak barrels for 19 months, the wine presents with a subtle mouthfeel and a silky, soft finish. This wine will age beautifully for the next 8 to 10 years." Notes from the winery
PharaohMoans, Westside Paso Robles Red Wine 2018
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Red Wine (Mostly Syrah)
Appellation
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
Wine Profile
"Lots of spice plums, orange blossoms, spring flowers, peach (I'd swear there was Viognier in this blend) and peppery notes emerge from the 2018 Syrah. An exotic, full-bodied, seamless Syrah with ripe yet pleasant tannins, no hard edges, and a great, great finish, it's truly brilliant and the finest I've tasted from this estate. All Syrah from a mix of sites on the westside of Paso Robles, brought up in 60% new oak, it's going to keep 10-15 years." Jeb Dunnuck
Ratings
98 Points! - Jeb Dunnuck
95 Points - Vinous