The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, with nice clarity. The nose is a veritable party of ripe black fruit aromas dancing with violets, smoke, with an occasional romp of black pepper spice. The taste is classic Syrah, with a rush of lush black fruit, blackberry, currant and cassis, that bows to some earthy flavors of tar, and pipe tobacco before a wave of peppery spice comes at you toward the finish. The tannins are polished and well structured, providing for an elegant and very dry finish that lingers for a minute or more.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's a classic representation of the varietal, and perhaps the nicest Syrah I've tasted this year. This wine would pair well with a variety of dishes, from steaks and chops, to venison and short ribs or earthy mushroom dishes. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with an oven roasted filet of red snapper with a Meyer lemon sauce I read about on epicurious.com (get the simple recipe here), along with some oven roasted purple carrots and some mushroom risotto. Cheers!
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