Epiphany 2012 Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County)

Country: US / California
Variety: Syrah
Winery: Epiphany / Colson Canyon Vineyard

Extremely dense blackberry, black peppercorns, asphalt, grape candy and violets show on the nose of this wine from a vineyard on a hillside north of the Santa Maria Valley. The palate packs in-your-face tannins and density, with flavors of black cherry, blueberry and blackberry. Give it time, then serve with the heartiest fare.