The 2005 Syrah Tierra Alta Vineyard’s beautiful bouquet of camphor, crushed rocks, charcoal, creme de cassis, and tar is followed by a robust, flowery Syrah with head-spinning levels of alcohol, huge body, and massive concentration. Drink it over the next 7-8 years.
These are all blockbuster-flavored and sized wines, so be forewarned if you are looking for more restrained, delicate reds. There are seven separate Syrah offerings, six of which emerge from some of Santa Barbara’s finest vineyards.
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