PharaohMoans 2006 Westside Syrah (Paso Robles)

Country: US / Westside
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: PharaohMoans / Paso Robles

This very dry wine is dominated by its hard tannins, and comes across as a bit rigid and austere, especially by California standards. Yet it’s very finely structured, with a keen edge of black pepper to the currant and blackberry flavors buried way beneath. Give it through 2009, but if you must drink now, decant.