Today's Wine Review
2021 Meyer Family Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French) "High Ground"
Winery: Meyer Family
Vintage: 2021
Wine Name/Vineyard: "High Ground"
Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)
Grape blend: 100% Syrah
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Yorkville Highlands
State or country: CA
Price: $47
Cases produced: unknown
KWG Score: 93.2 (based on 2 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92.5)
Review date: January 31, 2026
Wine Review: This opaque and purple colored Syrah from Meyer Family opens with a black cherry cola and vanilla bouquet with hints of cedar and dried strawberry. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, and plush. The flavor profile is a lingonberry and chalky minerality blend with notes of oolong tea and black cherry. We also detected hints of blueberry, oak, and anise. The finish is rather dry, and its firm big boy dusty tannins stick around for a very long time. We would decant this Syrah for at least an hour before serving it with a flourless chocolate cake or with a pot roast. Enjoy - KWGTP
Winemaker Notes: This vintage is a singularity; one that exhibits deeply ripe fruit alongside a mineral acid backbone. There are the telltale Syrah violets and raspberries but mingled with dried cranberries and rose petals, freshly split cherry wood and a touch of ripe fig. The natural acidity endures making the aromas seesaw from plums to cinnamon, cedar, leather, then back to strawberry with a hint of hoisin. Very little of this wine was made due to small crop. If possible, grab a few bottles as it will be fun to watch it develop in the cellar for years to come. If opening it soon, give it time to breathe and pair it with a savory meal, like mushroom risotto, duck, or a charcuterie board.
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