Miraflores 2004 Syrah (El Dorado County)

Country: US /
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: Miraflores / El Dorado County

This is quite rich and complex, and while it’s not without flaws, it shows tremendous promise for future vintages. The wine is dry and full-bodied, with ripe blackberry, smoky leather, dark chocolate and white pepper flavors. But the best thing is the tannic structure, so fine and dusty, almost Napa-esque in quality.