This firmly structured wine has a core of plum and black-cherry fruit enveloped in toasty oak. It's decidedly dry, and the full tannins may make it seem austere—it's rather Rhône-like for a California Syrah. Solid, if slightly reserved, this wine pairs well with grilled meat and other hearty foods now, but should reward cellaring for 3–4 years. Editors' Choice.
This firmly structured wine has a core of plum and black-cherry fruit enveloped in toasty oak. It's decidedly dry, and the full tannins may make it seem austere—it's rather Rhône-like for a California Syrah. Solid, if slightly reserved, this wine pairs well with grilled meat and other hearty foods now, but should reward cellaring for 3–4 years. Editors' Choice.
This firmly structured wine has a core of plum and black-cherry fruit enveloped in toasty oak. It's decidedly dry, and the full tannins may make it seem austere—it's rather Rhône-like for a California Syrah. Solid, if slightly reserved, this wine pairs well with grilled meat and other hearty foods now, but should reward cellaring for 3–4 years. Editors' Choice.
This firmly structured wine has a core of plum and black-cherry fruit enveloped in toasty oak. It's decidedly dry, and the full tannins may make it seem austere—it's rather Rhône-like for a California Syrah. Solid, if slightly reserved, this wine pairs well with grilled meat and other hearty foods now, but should reward cellaring for 3–4 years. Editors' Choice.