Michael David 6th Sense Syrah 2022 750ml

Michael David Winery is owned by the Phillips family of Lodi, California. Brothers Michael and David Phillips planted this Syrah in 1982 after a trip through southern France, one of California's earliest Syrah plantings.

The 2022 is 78% Syrah and 22% Petite Sirah, estate grown under Lodi Rules sustainable certification. It spent 18 months in oak, 58% of it French with 24% new, 37% neutral and 5% American, and was bottled in February 2025. The winery's tech sheet lists 15.5% alcohol.

The winery describes blackberry compote, espresso grounds and toasted vanilla on the nose, followed by velvety boysenberry, Mission fig and dark chocolate on the palate. Wine Enthusiast named the 2022 an Editors' Choice.

Against Layer Cake Shiraz 2021, 6th Sense is estate-grown Lodi Syrah with a dash of Petite Sirah for depth; for a big, ripe California Syrah from one family's own vines, choose 6th Sense.

It's a full, ripe red, so serve it slightly cool with barbecued ribs, smoked brisket, grilled sausages or a pepperoni pizza.

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