Drew 2011 Perli Vineyard Syrah (Mendocino Ridge)

Country: US / Perli Vineyard
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: Drew / Mendocino Ridge

Drew is single-handedly making a case for the tiny Mendocino Ridge appellation and its ability to nurture intense Syrah with this perfumed wine explosive in black pepper and cherry. Its fine, softly-hewed tannins keep things fresh and sinewy. Complex and dancing in acidity, this Syrah cries out for charcuterie, especially artisan salami, its perfect match in pepper.