Winery: Holus Bolus
Winemaker: Amy Christine & Peter Hunken
Origin: John Sebastiano Vineyard, Santa Rita, California
Farming Practices: Certified Organic
Varietals: 100% Syrah
Vessel Ageing: 14 months 2-3 year-old French Oak.
Alcohol %: 13.5
Wine Spectator Score: 95
We launched HOLUS • BOLUS in 2005, with a commitment to releasing small batches of refined, artisanal wines, made from Chardonnay, Roussanne, Gamay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah.
In 2014, we planted a 5-acre hillside vineyard on the western boundary of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, known for its cool breezes and layered ancient marine soils.
Husband and wife winemaking partners Peter Hunken and Amy Christine aren’t afraid to be out of step with fads in the wine business.
“We aren’t trendy,” said Amy, who holds an MW (Master of Wine) designation from The Institute of Master of Wine in the UK. “We only work with time-honored noble varieties.”
Our grapes under the Holus Bolus label all come from single vineyards and are not blended to showcase the unique microclimates and soils in Santa Barbara County,” said Peter.
Sourced from a small block at John Sebastiano Vineyard in eastern Sta. Rita Hills. This block is planted without rootstock and the clonal material was "suitcased" in from France many years ago. These vines grow on their "French feet" hence the name Franc De Pied. Loads of savory and meaty notes are mixed in with a dark fruit profile and excellent texture. 13.5%