Country: US / Fenaughty Vineyard
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: A Donkey and Goat / El Dorado
An impressive Syrah, not just for its ripeness, but for the structure. Fine, firm tannins and acids, along with well-integrated oak, provide a classic framework to the ripe blackberries, leather and chocolate. Good now, with decanting, but really wants 2–4 years of aging.