The wine is a deep ruby color with a lot of substance, almost more Merlot like. The nose is a classic Syrah, with aromas of black cherry, currant and vanilla bean, overlaid with a hint of lavender that tempt you to take a sip. The taste is a rush of rich black fruit, blackberry, cherry, plum and currant that envelop the palate before embarking on a journey to a bit of anise and white pepper spice midpalate. The tannins are smooth, with some vibrant acidity that playfully develop a long and very smooth dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as I get the feeling this wine is just starting to come into its own. This wine is an excellent everyday wine that's a pleasure to sip, but would assume a solid supporting role for a variety of dishes, from steaks to pizza to seafood. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with some pan seared sea scallops, on a bed of spinach and baby arugula along with some pasta with garlic and olive oil and steamed Brussels sprouts. The fruit and acidity really play well with the richness of the scallops. Cheers!
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