Lorenzi Estate 2013 Estate Grown Syrah (Temecula Valley)

Country: US / Estate Grown
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: Lorenzi Estate / Temecula Valley

This is one of the better Temecula Valley wines in recent memory, with dried blackberry, leather, tar and condensed purple flowers on the nose. There’s a kiss of herbs upfront on the palate, followed by layers of tangy boysenberry, caramel and salt and pepper flavors. The structure is apparent but not in the way, and the acidity is lively.