Lucky Dogg 2013 Verna's Vineyard Clone 383 Reserve Syrah (Santa Barbara County) Rating and Review | Wine Enthusiast
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Lucky Dogg 2013 Verna's Vineyard Clone 383 Reserve Syrah (Santa Barbara County)

Rating
89
Price
$42
Winery
Region
Wine Type
Red
Alcohol
13.9%
Bottle Size
750 ml
Issue Date
2/1/2015
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With aromas of cigar ash, sawdust and horse stable, the barnyard descriptor gets a new definition on this wine from Brent Melville, whose family owned this vineyard until selling it in 2013. The earthy funk persists on the palate before rounding out toward olive and sour fruit flavors. A very interesting wine, but not for fans of traditionally ripe Syrahs. Matt Kettmann

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98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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