Silvan Ridge 2005 Reserve Syrah (Rogue Valley)

Country: US / Reserve
Variety: Syrah Oregon
Winery: Silvan Ridge / Rogue Valley

I sense some sappy black cherry fruit in here, but it’s buried in heavily-toasted barrels and a reductive, plastic flavor that takes over and won’t let go. If you give it plenty of extra air time it smoothes out slightly.