Jaffurs 2012 Kimsey Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County)
This wine from a newer vineyard in the recently named Ballard Canyon appellation offers aromas of boysenberry, black pepper and a judicious amount of creosote. It's elegantly structured along a line of ripe purple to tarry black flavors—think burnt ends of beef tip coated in smashed wild berries and crushed Indian spices. Matt Kettmann
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Price$50,Buy Now
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DesignationKimsey Vineyard
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Alcohol14.9%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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Date Published3/1/2015
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