Jorian Hill 2007 Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley)

Country: US /
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: Jorian Hill / Santa Ynez Valley

Good and dry, with very soft, refined tannins and complex flavors. Suffers a bit from arch acidity, but a nice steak should balance it. The delicious flavors include blackberry and cherry jam, licorice, charred meat and a hefty dose of freshly crushed black pepper.