Beachside Sipping

Tuesday, February 3, 2009
By Joanie Hudson

Seth Kunin and Magan Eng Open the Next Stop on Santa Barbara’s Urban Wine Trail.
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Kunin’s library selection includes a 2004 Alisos Vineyard Syrah, which Seth sees as most representative of his winemaking style from the current releases. "It is rustic yet elegant; complex and oozing with character,” he said. “It is structured, has a balance of bright acidity, tannin, and fruit, all while possessing the ability to age. Most importantly, it is representative of a place, and tastes like syrah should taste."

Other highlights include the Kunin "Pape Star" (Rhône blend) - a blend of 65 percent grenache, 20 percent mourvèdre, and 15 percent syrah, sourced from vineyards throughout the Central Coast. In the tradition of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, no new oak was used, and the playfully bright acidity works with the fruit to make this a delicious food wine. And for whites, try the Westerly Sauvignon Blanc 2007 , a dry, crisp style, lightly oaked for texture with the remainder fermented in stainless steel tanks. Refreshing guava and grapefruit flavors round out the wine's inherent acidity.

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2004 Alisos Vineyard Syrah
2006 Kunin "Pape Star"
2007 Westerly Sauvignon Blanc