{"product_id":"2022-beckham-estate-a-d-beckham-amphora-syrah-usa","title":"2022 Beckham Estate 'A.D. Beckham' Amphora Syrah, USA","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"150\"\u003eThe Moment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"253\"\u003eSome Syrahs are built to impress with weight.\u003cbr data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"200\"\u003eOthers are built to hold your attention with texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e2022 Beckham Estate “A.D. Beckham” Amphora Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e is very much the second kind — a wine that feels alive, savory, and quietly distinctive from the first pour. The winery describes layers of blackberry, blueberry, and violets with dried herbs, olives, and “compelling texture,” and that phrase really captures the point of this bottle. It is not just about flavor. It is about shape, energy, and the way the wine moves. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eThis comes from Red Mountain fruit, but the winemaking takes it somewhere more lifted and textural than the broadest, heaviest version of Syrah. The wine was de-stemmed and fermented in hand-made amphora with no commercial yeast or SO2 additions during fermentation, then aged in amphora and a small French oak foudre before bottling un-fined and unfiltered. The A.D. Beckham label is specifically built around clay amphora aging, with the winery describing these wines as full of energy and texture and focused on pure representation of the grapes. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eWhat It Feels Like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eThink candlelight, grilled lamb, something smoky coming off the table, and a red that feels earthy in the best way — not heavy, not polished into sameness, just vivid and grounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003eWhat makes this wine stand out is the way amphora seems to push texture and savory detail to the front. You still get dark fruit and florals, but they are framed by dried herbs, olive, and that slightly raw, honest feel that makes a bottle seem more connected to place than process. It feels thoughtful, a little wild, and very much like a wine for people who want Syrah with character rather than sheer force. That reading is based on the winery’s tasting profile and production notes, along with the estate’s description of the A.D. Beckham line as clay-shaped wines focused on energy and texture. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003eIn the Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003eAromatics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003eBlackberry, blueberry, violets, dried herbs, and olive, with a lifted, earthy edge. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003eDark berries, floral notes, savory herbs, and olive-driven Syrah character with a pure, clay-shaped feel. This tasting summary is based on the winery’s published notes and the style implied by its amphora program. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003eTextural, energetic, and compelling rather than plush or glossy, with a natural-feeling structure. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2938\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2739\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003eSavory, lifted, and lingering, with herbs, fruit, and floral notes hanging together on the close. This is an interpretive summary based on the winery’s notes. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2967\"\u003eWhy We Love This Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003eA Syrah That Feels Different On Purpose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003eThis is not oak-first, fruit-first, or cellar-polished into predictability. The amphora program gives the wine a more tactile, energetic identity, and that makes it memorable. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3446\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3257\"\u003eSavory In The Right Way\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3260\"\u003eOlive, dried herbs, violet, and dark fruit is a very compelling Syrah combination, especially for people who like reds with more than just richness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3658\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3479\"\u003eFor People Who Love Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003eThe winery itself emphasizes texture as a defining trait of the A.D. Beckham wines, and this bottle sounds built around exactly that idea. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3676\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3786\"\u003e• Grilled lamb\u003cbr data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3695\"\u003e• Sausages with herbs\u003cbr data-start=\"3716\" data-end=\"3719\"\u003e• Mushroom dishes\u003cbr data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3739\"\u003e• Charred eggplant\u003cbr data-start=\"3757\" data-end=\"3760\"\u003e• Smoky lentils or beans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3788\" data-end=\"4099\"\u003eThese are my pairing recommendations based on the wine’s dark fruit, violet, dried herb, olive, and savory textural profile. That combination usually shines with grilled meats, earthy vegetables, and dishes that can meet Syrah’s savory side without overpowering its lift. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4101\" data-end=\"4120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4101\" data-end=\"4120\"\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4600\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4135\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beckham Estate Vineyard\u003cbr data-start=\"4159\" data-end=\"4162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4162\" data-end=\"4172\"\u003eCuvée:\u003c\/strong\u003e A.D. Beckham Amphora Syrah\u003cbr data-start=\"4199\" data-end=\"4202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4213\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Mountain, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"4231\" data-end=\"4234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4234\" data-end=\"4244\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Syrah and Viognier\u003cbr data-start=\"4263\" data-end=\"4266\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4266\" data-end=\"4278\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.0–14.2%\u003cbr data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4292\" data-end=\"4304\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2022 \/ Harvest date listed as 09\/15\/2022\u003cbr data-start=\"4355\" data-end=\"4358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4358\" data-end=\"4373\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e De-stemmed fruit, fermented in amphora with no added commercial yeast or SO2, then aged in amphora and a 100L French oak foudre; minimal SO2 at bottling; bottled un-fined and unfiltered. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4602\" data-end=\"4875\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4602\" data-end=\"4611\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-Full\u003cbr data-start=\"4623\" data-end=\"4626\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4640\"\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Savory texture · lifted florals · earthy tension · persistent finish\u003cbr data-start=\"4709\" data-end=\"4712\"\u003eThis structural summary is my interpretation based on the winery’s tasting note and amphora-focused production description. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4877\" data-end=\"4992\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4877\" data-end=\"4895\"\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4895\" data-end=\"4898\"\u003eBlackberry · Blueberry · Violets · Dried Herbs · Olive \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4994\" data-end=\"5207\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4994\" data-end=\"5010\"\u003eDrink Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5010\" data-end=\"5013\"\u003eNow–2030\u003cbr data-start=\"5021\" data-end=\"5024\"\u003eThis is my recommendation based on the wine’s structure, native-yeast amphora élevage, minimal-intervention handling, and savory Syrah profile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Seattle Wine Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46126630109372,"sku":"218","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/8505\/5164\/files\/2022BeckhamEstateAmphoraSyrahUSA.webp?v=1774808543","url":"https:\/\/the-world-s-cellar.myshopify.com\/products\/2022-beckham-estate-a-d-beckham-amphora-syrah-usa","provider":"The World’s Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}