Falesco's 2013 Tellus Syrah offers a thick, meaty consistency with bold aromas of black cherry pressed blackberry, exotic spice, wet earth, terra-cotta, crushed peppercorn and smoked bacon. It delivers on all the characteristics that are attributed to this powerful red grape variety. The wine opens slowly in the glass and once it does it reveals extra spice and oak-driven smoke. Tellus is an excellent value line from Falesco.