Gary Eberle’s relationship with Howard Steinbeck goes all the way back to the very beginnings of wine in Paso Robles in the early 1970s, and they continue to squeeze magic out of the Syrah from this site. Now shepherded to bottling by winemaker Chris Eberle, it’s been a gem in the world of California Syrah for decades. This wine’s acidic energy is pulsing with life, and a mix of French, American and Hungarian barrels make for a deeply complex spice profile. That said, it’s completely complementary to the black and blue fruit. This might just be the best-ever offering of this bottling, and that’s saying something!
Eberle Winery, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Syrah 2021
By Rich Cook