Deep Sea 2008 White Hawk Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County)

Country: US / White Hawk Vineyard
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: Deep Sea / Santa Barbara County

The black pepper and cocoa flavors that always mark this fine vineyard show up again in this dry, tannic wine. So do the blackberries and cassis that make it so sweetly fruity. The acidity is awkward, though, and tastes like it was added to balance out a high alcohol wine.