Country: US / Paolo’s Vineyard Estate Grown
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: Montemaggiore / Dry Creek Valley
This is a very dry, tannic wine whose mouthfeel is too tough and astringent to enjoy now. It has lovely flavors of blueberries, blackberries, sweetly old leather, cola and peppery spices. Feels like there’s enough depth to last for 4–5 years and let the wine soften.