Silvestri Red Ranger Syrah Carmel Valley Estate 2021
Full-bodied dry red wine · Silvestri Vineyards
Vintage: 2021
Type
Full-bodied dry red wine
Producer
Silvestri Vineyards
Country
United States
Vintage
2021
Region & Appellation
Carmel Valley, Monterey County, California
Grape Varieties
100% Syrah
Color & Appearance
Deep ruby-purple core with a vibrant magenta rim, showing moderate viscosity and slow-moving legs.
Aroma Profile
Aromatic and expressive with blackberry, plum, cracked black pepper, smoked meat, and subtle undertones of violet and vanilla.
Tasting Notes
A rich and layered entry on the palate, evolving into dark fruit and savory spice notes with a long, warming finish.
Flavor Profile
Blackberry, black cherry, cassis, fresh cracked pepper, dark chocolate, and subtle oak-derived vanilla and earth notes.
Body & Texture
Full-bodied with a rich, velvety mouthfeel and balanced extraction that coats the palate gracefully.
Acidity & Tannins
Medium-plus acidity providing freshness to balance the ripe fruit, alongside firm, fine-grained, and integrated tannins.
Sweetness Level
Bone dry
Alcohol Content
13.0% ABV
Aging & Oak
Aged in French oak barrels, balancing rich fruit expression with subtle spice and toast characteristics.
Food Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, roasted venison, prime rib, hard aged cheeses, and wild mushroom risotto.
Serving Suggestions
Serve at 60-65°F (15-18°C) in a large Bordeaux or universal red wine glass. Decant for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.
Price Range
$30 - $45
Quality Assessment
Estimated 90-92 points. A well-crafted boutique estate Syrah offering distinct cool-climate character and complexity.
Production Methods
Hand-harvested estate fruit, destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled tanks, followed by barrel maturation.
Terroir
Planted in the Carmel Valley AVA, benefitting from warm sunny days and cool maritime influence rolling in from the Pacific Ocean, creating a unique microclimate for Syrah.
History & Heritage
Silvestri Vineyards is a family-owned estate dedicated to producing small-lot estate-grown wines that reflect the unique maritime terroir of Carmel Valley.
Interesting Facts
Named after the 'Red Ranger' designation, reflecting the estate's dedication to highlighting specific vineyard blocks with distinct regional characteristics.
Cellaring Potential
Enjoyable now upon opening and decanting, with the structure to age gracefully over the next 5 to 8 years.
Similar Wines
Rhône Valley Syrah, cool-climate California Syrah from Santa Barbara or Sonoma Coast, and Australian cool-climate Shiraz.