COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
Holus Bolus
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Joy Fantastic Syrah is an estate-grown, cool-climate red wine crafted by the husband-and-wife team of Peter Hunken and Amy Christine MW. Located at the extreme, chilly western edge of the Sta. Rita Hills in Santa Barbara County, the estate vineyard spans just five acres, with only a single acre dedicated to Syrah. The name of the vineyard is a playful nod to the artist Prince, of whom Amy Christine is a devoted fan. The 2022 vintage represents a poignant moment in the estate's history: it is one of the final harvests from the original, own-rooted Syrah vines before a localized phylloxera outbreak forced their replanting, making this bottling a rare collector's item.
ALCOHOL
13.6%
AVG. PRICE
€50
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyard's name is a playful tribute to the legendary musician Prince, a favorite of co-founder Amy Christine MW.
Fact 02
Co-founder Amy Christine is one of only 24 American women to achieve the elite Master of Wine title.
Fact 03
The 2022 vintage is one of the last made from the original, un-grafted own-rooted Syrah vines before they were replanted.
Fact 04
The entire estate Syrah production comes from a tiny, single-acre block, resulting in extremely limited annual case production.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Sourced from the estate's single-acre Syrah block, the grapes are grown in clay loam and diatomaceous soils under certified organic farming practices. The fruit is harvested by hand and fermented using native yeasts. To preserve the delicate, cool-climate elegance of the site and avoid harsh extraction, the winemaking team limited punch-downs to just once per day, relying instead on gentle pump-overs. The wine was aged for 11 to 14 months in older, neutral French oak barrels to allow the natural, savory, and peppery characteristics of the terroir to shine. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered.
