Four Cairn 2008 Syrah (Napa Valley)

Country: US /
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: Four Cairn / Napa Valley

A dramatically rich Syrah made along Northern Rhône lines. Dry, full-bodied and tannic, its flavors now are primary and fresh, suggesting summer blackberries, a few of them shriveled into raisins, and the whole sprinkled with cassis and black pepper. Needs time. Better after 2013.