Individual AVA analysis and top California Syrah from:
Sonoma County, Mendocino County, Napa County & Sierra Foothills, Santa Barbara County, Paso Robles & San Luis Obispo
Squarely in the middle of California‘s Central Coast, Monterey County has some of the coolest average temperatures in the state. Combined with below-average rainfall, this extends the growing season considerably, virtually eliminating pressure to pick before autumn storms.
Scroll down for Matthew Luczy’s top Monterey County Syrahs
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Matthew Luczy’s top Monterey County Syrahs
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{"wineId":"46373","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"46374","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"46375","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"46376","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"46377","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"46378","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"46379","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"46380","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{}
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