Novy 2011 Rosella’s Vineyard Syrah (Santa Lucia Highlands)

Country: US / Rosella’s Vineyard
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: Novy / Santa Lucia Highlands

Hard tannins, dryness and brisk acidity can’t hide the enormous core of blackberries and currants. It was clearly grown in a cool climate. The wine doesn’t seem likely to develop, so drink soon, with barbecue to cut through the tannins.