Barbieri 2013 Rodney’s Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County)

Country: US / Rodney’s Vineyard
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: Barbieri / Santa Barbara County

This bottling from a vineyard owned by the Fess Parker family is extremely gamy out of the gates, with raw lamb aromas lifted up by peppercorns and laid atop elderberry fruit. The lighter-bodied palate is framed by zesty acidity and a zippy pepper spice, with flavors of black currant and wild chaparral herbs.