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Picking Lines Wine 2021 Carneros Syrah
Double Gold, Sonoma Harvest Festival:
Our 2021 Carneros Syrah brought home Double Gold at the Sonoma Harvest Festival, a nod from judges that the wine stood out across the board. Expect bright orange citrus and cedar on the nose with juicy red and black fruit carrying through the palate, finishing long and smooth. It’s a Syrah that balances vibrancy with polish—trail-tested, table-ready—and clearly hit the mark with the panel. Good Times, Great Wine.
Picking Lines Wine 2021 Carneros Syrah
Gold, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition:
The 2021 Carneros Syrah also earned Gold at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, one of the largest and most competitive shows in the country. The wine’s clean line of fruit, subtle spice, and polished tannins make it a natural for grilled lamb, tri-tip, or mushroom pizza at the table. Another solid confirmation that picking the right vine lines delivers flavor and balance without the fuss. Save me a seat—Good Times, Great Wine
Giving Back through the love of Wine - vinnebraska.
Raising glasses, strengthening Nebraska. For more than three decades, vinNEBRASKA has brought premier wineries, winemakers, and vineyards to Omaha for unforgettable tastings, vintner dinners, and spirited auctions—turning a shared love of fine wine into real, local impact.
Through community partnership, scholarship support, and funding for standout nonprofits, we strive to celebrate great wine while fueling meaningful change. From VIP tastings to grand auctions, these signature gatherings have helped raise millions for Nebraska charities and education initiatives—proof that hospitality and philanthropy make a powerful blend.
This year, Picking Lines is part of that momentum. As a featured winery, their participation helps elevate the guest experience, draw enthusiastic attendees, and strengthen auction excitement—all essential to meeting our giving goals.
By pouring their wines, engaging with donors, and contributing to the curated selection showcased throughout the weekend, Picking Lines helps drive ticket sales, inspire generous bidding, and deepen our community’s connection to the mission.
Great wine, greater good—thanks to partners like Picking Lines, we’re on track to deliver another outstanding year of support. Cheers!
”I was truely honored to be part of this amazing event that does so much for charity” - Nick Leishman
vinNEBRASKA - 2024 Vintners - https://vinnebraska.com/past-vintners/
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About
Picking Lines Wines Picking Lines Wines is a small, Napa-grown label founded by river guide–turned–cellar hand Nick Leishman. We reclaim grapes from small plots the big brands overlook and PICK the best vine LINES—rows with just-right sun, airflow, and soils—for clean, balanced, table-ready wines. Hand-harvested, hand-crushed, artisanal winemaking—Good Times, Great Wine.
Awards & Press Highlights
2021 Carneros Syrah: Double Gold — Sonoma Harvest Festival
2021 Carneros Syrah: Gold — San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Community: Featured winery at vinNEBRASKA, supporting Nebraska charities and education
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Why It Matters
Small-lot, limited production with award-winning pedigree—priced for real tables and real friends.
We PICK vine LINES for clarity and focus so the fruit shines—trail-tested, table-ready.
Napa roots over hype: off-the-path rows, origin vines, and craft that shows in the glass.
FAQs
What does a “Double Gold” mean? Unanimous gold-level scores from all judges on the panel.
What makes the Chronicle competition notable? It’s one of the largest blind tastings in the U.S., with tough, category-driven flights.
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Where can I purchase your wine? Currently have distribution in Nebraska, Iowa, and Idaho, but we can ship direct in most cases.