The wine is a deep inky color at the center with bright fuchsia along the edges, almost more like a Cabernet than a Syrah. The nose is a luxurious combination of leather, blackberry and black pepper spice with an overlay of floral notes of violets. The taste is a rush of cherry sweet tart that gives way to more subdued notes of blackberry and plum before transitioning to some caramel and vanilla notes midpalate. The tannins are still quite vibrant and well integrated for the long, smooth and very dry finish with a bit of minerality at the end.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's just a food friendly and really pleasant drinking Syrah. This wine would pair well with a breadth of dishes, from hearty pasta to steaks and chops, to Indian food. Tonight I am pairing this with a sesame crusted seared tuna steak along with some wild rice from Minnesota and some steamed sugar snap peas. Cheers!
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