Lion Ranch Vineyard & Winery
Lion Ranch Vineyard & Winery operates in Santa Clara Valley, part of California's Central Coast wine region. The winery produces wines across multiple varietals, with particular focus on Syrah and distinctive white blends. The Besson Vineyard Syrah, a single-vineyard expression, demonstrates the region's capacity for structured, age-worthy reds. Lion's Share blends Viognier, Vermentino, Roupeiro, Grenache Blanc, and Marsanne—a Mediterranean-inflected white that reflects the diversity of plantings in the Santa Clara Valley. Five Lions rounds out the portfolio. Wine Enthusiast has rated the winery's releases, with the Besson Vineyard Syrah earning particular recognition at 93 points, while both Five Lions and Lion's Share received 92-point scores. The winery's approach spans both single-vineyard precision and blended complexity.
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Wine Enthusiast