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Sonoma County, Mendocino County, Santa Barbara County, Monterey County, Paso Robles & San Luis Obispo
The Sierra Foothills are the centre of California’s Gold County. The region is planted with a diverse array of grapes, but thick-skinned red varieties like Syrah are best suited to its high elevations, warm daytime temperatures and lack of ocean influence.
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Matthew Luczy’s top Napa County and Sierra Foothills Syrahs
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{"wineId":"46341","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"46347","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"46342","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"46345","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"46343","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"46346","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
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