Lillian Syrah Gold Series Nr. 7, 2018

Lillian Syrah Gold Series Nr. 7, 2018 is a special cuvée from one of California’s most respected Syrah projects, crafted with Maggie Harrison’s signature focus on precision, purity, and small-batch quality. This Gold Series bottling comes from the most compelling and texturally complete barrels, offering extra depth, aromatic intensity, and a more layered expression than the classic Lillian Syrah.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows the deep, dark color you’d expect from a serious Syrah, with a concentrated and polished appearance. The nose is immediately expressive, unfolding with lavender, black pepper, dark berries, smoky notes, iron, and savory meat-like nuances. On the palate, it is powerful yet refined, with concentrated fruit wrapped in silky, integrated tannins. The wine has impressive structure and energy, with a long, layered finish that suggests excellent aging potential over the next decade or more, where the aromas and textures will continue to gain complexity.

Production
The grapes are sourced from highly regarded Santa Barbara County vineyards such as White Hawk, Bien Nacido, and Stolpman, where cool Pacific winds, morning fog, and warm afternoons create ideal conditions for Syrah with freshness, ripe fruit, and firm structure. The soils range from sand and limestone to rockier parcels, adding mineral nuance and complexity. Harvest is carried out with a strict selection philosophy, and the wine is fermented naturally in small open-top fermenters. It is then aged for 24 to 36 months in French oak barrels before being bottled without fining or filtration to preserve its intensity, texture, and sense of place.

Food & Serving
This is an excellent match for grilled beef, lamb, game, pepper sauce, BBQ with a spicy edge, and rich dishes featuring mushrooms or truffles. It also pairs beautifully with well-aged hard cheeses such as Comté or Manchego. Serve at around 16–18°C; decanting is recommended, especially in its youth, to allow the wine’s aromatic complexity and tannin structure to open fully.

Producer
Lillian is the personal wine project of Maggie Harrison, who built her reputation working closely with Manfred Krankl. The estate has become one of California’s most admired Syrah producers thanks to its tiny production, rigorous grape selection, and minimal-intervention approach in the cellar. Lillian’s reputation is rooted in its ability to express vineyard character with uncommon clarity while consistently producing wines of depth, finesse, and distinction.

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