A cool-climate Syrah from a celebrated vineyard, and it does not strike out, with black peppercorn, plum and blackberry notes, and with fine dried-herb flavors showing up in the long finish. Bone-dry, with thick, fine tannins. If you're familiar with a good Bien Nacido Syrah, this is remarkable similar, and suggests the potential of this area for Northern Rhône-style Syrahs.
A cool-climate Syrah from a celebrated vineyard, and it does not strike out, with black peppercorn, plum and blackberry notes, and with fine dried-herb flavors showing up in the long finish. Bone-dry, with thick, fine tannins. If you're familiar with a good Bien Nacido Syrah, this is remarkable similar, and suggests the potential of this area for Northern Rhône-style Syrahs.
A cool-climate Syrah from a celebrated vineyard, and it does not strike out, with black peppercorn, plum and blackberry notes, and with fine dried-herb flavors showing up in the long finish. Bone-dry, with thick, fine tannins. If you're familiar with a good Bien Nacido Syrah, this is remarkable similar, and suggests the potential of this area for Northern Rhône-style Syrahs.