Arnot-Roberts, Syrah Que Vineyard Sonoma Coast, 2023

Name: Arnot-Roberts, Syrah Que Vineyard Sonoma Coast, 2023
Brand: Polaner [POL]
SKU: NYC-W-POL-`POL`-091026-14
Price: 79.99 USD
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Red Wine from California, United States

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The oldest Syrah planting on the Sonoma Coast, three miles from the Pacific at 850 feet, in a spot everyone once thought far too cold for the grape — hence the name, a play on que sera, sera: whatever will be, will be. Al and Virginia Rago planted it above Occidental in 1994 on Goldridge soils shot through with sedimentary schist, shale and fractured mudstone, and Arnot-Roberts took over stewardship of the site in 2013, now farming it organically with complete control. The long, cool season on this forested ridgetop is what makes the wine: Syrah here comes out spicy and aromatic rather than jammy, closer in spirit to the northern Rhone than to anything else in California. Fermented 100% whole cluster with native yeasts, submerged cap and pumping over, in the manner of Gentaz and Juge, with little or no new wood to get in the way. This is a benchmark cool-climate California Syrah from the site that proved it could be done.

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Antonio Galloni

94 points

"The 2023 Syrah Que Syrah Vineyard is fabulous. Inky red fruit, blood orange, sage, mint and white pepper all race out of the glass. This bold cool-climate Syrah exudes personality. White pepper, mint, chalk, dried flowers and exotic spice tones lend character. The 2023 is a bit lean, but it has just enough mid-palate density to pull it all together." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

92 points

"The 2023 Syrah Que Syrah Vineyard comes from vines planted in 1994 west of the town of Occidental, four miles from the Pacific Ocean. Grapes were harvested on November 1, and it was fermented using mostly whole clusters. Matured for 10 months in used French oak, it has intense aromas of boysenberry, sage, white pepper and botanicals. The light-bodied palate is delicately styled with crunchy flavors and 11% alcohol. It’s framed by chalky tannins and bright acidity and has a long, perfumed finish." —Erin Brooks

Decanter

96 points

"The Que Syrah has become a classic and a standout in the Arnot-Roberts lineup. The vineyard is one of the oldest Syrah plantings on the Sonoma Coast, a gem of a site for cool-climate Syrah in California. Planted in 1993, it’s located 800 feet above sea level, just 4 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The Arnot Roberts team began farming the vineyard in 2013 and purchased it in 2016. The 2023 vintage is exceptional, with slightly higher residual sugar than previous releases, adding richness to the palate. You’ll get that classic black pepper note and a lovely salty, coastal freshness. On the palate, a savoury, almost meaty character mixes well with the spices. The finish is long and smooth. With only six barrels made from this 2.5-acre vineyard, it’s a limited and expressive wine, balancing elegance and intensity beautifully." —Ana Carolina Quintela

More about Arnot-Roberts

Childhood friends Duncan Arnot Meyers and Nathan Lee Roberts made their first wine together in 2001 and helped kick off what came to be called the New California wine. Working from Healdsburg, they seek out cool, maritime-influenced vineyards across the state and make about two dozen small lots a year, often from uncommon varieties, with low intervention and alcohol in the 11 to 13 percent range. Restrained, elegant wines that nod to pre-Parker California.

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Wine Details

Grape Variety

Syrah
Vintage

2023
Size

750ml
Farming Practice

Organic
Style

Rich
Sweetness

Dry
Body

Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What Polaner Selections has to say about this wine:

Varietals

Syrah (Shiraz)

Vineyard

Planted in 1994 at 2100 feet above the town of Occidental and three miles from the Pacific.

Vinification

Vinified using native yeats for primary and malolactic fermentation. 100% whole cluster

Aging

11 months in neutral French oak

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Lamb chops with herbes de Provence, grilled merguez with couscous, black-pepper-crusted rib-eye, duck with green olives, or a mushroom and thyme tart. Tapenade on grilled bread works beautifully too.

Tasting Profile

Dark berry fruit with violet, cracked black pepper and a savory, briary edge — the house signature from this site, bright fuchsia in the glass. Expect spice and lift rather than weight.