Opaque ruby-black in the glass, the 2021 Petite Syrah Turley Estate takes some time to unfurl its deep cassis aromas to reveal mint, game meat and lavender touches. The full-bodied palate offers generous floral fruit, surprisingly juicy acidity, smooth tannins and a long, mineral-driven finish. Offer it 3-5 years in the cellar.

The 2018 Petite Syrah Turley Estate opens with a top note of tar that unfolds to blueberries, cassis and aniseed. The full-bodied palate is brighter and fresher than expected, offering a fine tannic grain and lifted fruits, and it finishes long.