Rancho Sisquoc 2011 Flood Family Vineyards Syrah (Santa Barbara County)

Country: US / Flood Family Vineyards
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: Rancho Sisquoc / Santa Barbara County

Excessive tartness is the chief fault of this wine. The tannins are faultlessly beautiful, and the flavors, of crushed summer blackberries, teriaki beef, green tea and black pepper, are complex. But that cut of acidity is severe.