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Scar of the Sea, Syrah Bassi Vineyard San Luis Obispo Coast, 2025

Red Wine from California, United States
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This is Syrah from a vineyard Mikey and Gina Giugni own themselves: Bassi, a sandstone hillside in Avila Valley about a mile from the Pacific. The Giugnis started Scar of the Sea in 2012 by leasing small coastal sites. Buying Bassi in 2024 flipped the business from about 80% purchased fruit to about 80% estate and personally farmed fruit, which is about as clear a commitment to a place as you'll find. Bassi is certified biodynamic by Demeter, and that comes naturally to Gina, who grew up on biodynamic vineyards in the Sierra Foothills and is a rare second-generation biodynamic farmer. Their Syrah comes from a southwest-facing slope where the soil runs from rock outcrops to sand deposits. They make it the old-fashioned way: native yeast, no adjustments, and no filtering. If you think California Syrah means big and polished, this extreme coastal bottling made by farmers is a good reason to think again.

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More about Scar of the Sea

Scar of the Sea was kick-started by Mikey Giugni in 2012, with the focus of celebrating the Santa Maria Valley through Pinot and Chardonnay. They are clearly inspired by the influence of the Pacific Ocean and how it affects the climate, the soils, and the geology of these coastal vineyards that fall under the spell of fog each day.

Mikey might not physically own his own vines, but he works closely with like-minded growers that practice organic or biodynamic farming as a minimum. There are some amazing sites in his range, including parcels of old vines like Bien Nacido and Ontivero. Over the years he has spread his wings and now makes winform from throughout central California and as far south as the Cucamonga valley.

He operates his winery out of a small warehouse in San Luis Obispo, and makes wines with as little intervention as possible, using native yeast fermentations, mostly neutral oak barrels, no fining and rarely filtering, with just a responsible amount of SO2 used throughout the wine's life. It's a mostly one man operation but he gets help from his wife Gina, who happens to make her own mind blowing wines under Lady of the Sunshine.

For Mikey, his wines are a way to tell a story of where they come from, the people who farm them, and to reflect each vintage as honestly as possible. His wines are elegant and terroir true and they have California's unique ability to produce wines that are immediately delicious while remaining nuanced and dynamic. Mikey and his wines are getting the recognition they deserve and are loved both by critics and an ever growing, devoted fan base.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Syrah

  • Vintage

    2025

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Rich

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and garlic; duck breast with a black-olive tapenade; Santa Maria-style tri-tip; wild mushroom and sausage ragù over polenta.

Tasting Profile

Expect the cool-climate side of Syrah: dark berries and plum with black pepper, olive and a savoury, smoky edge. Typically medium-bodied, with fresh acidity and fine, firm tannins rather than jammy weight, closer to a Northern Rhône Syrah than the big, ripe California style. The finish tends to be dry, peppery and lightly earthy.

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