Possessing a touch of brettanomyces in its leather, peppery herbs, olive and black fruit-driven personality, the 2012 Descendants Liégeois Dupont Syrah is medium-bodied, nicely balanced and would remain undetected in a lineup of northern Rhone Syrah. Aged 14 months in 30% new French and American oak, it won’t appeal to those looking for straight up fruit, but it has plenty of charm and should drink nicely for 4-5 years.