Big Basin 2013 Old Corral Syrah (Santa Cruz Mountains)

Country: US / Old Corral
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: Big Basin / Santa Cruz Mountains

From the Alban “Powerblock” clone, this estate bottling shows elegant if still somewhat restrained aromas of black currant and violet on the nose. The palate is extremely well integrated and seamless, with dense black fruits lifted by kicks of purple flowers. Quite beautiful but nothing too flashy in any one direction.