Jaffurs 2012 Bien Nacido Syrah (Santa Maria Valley)

Country: US / Bien Nacido
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: Jaffurs / Santa Maria Valley

The famed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyard also produces amazing Syrah, as evidenced in this wine, with aromas of black pepper, blackberries, leather and spearmint. The palate is dominated by plump boysenberry flavors, cut with licorice-led, slightly strong tannins and a eucalyptus and pine sap character on the finish.