Carucci 2013 Duvarita Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County)

Country: US / California
Variety: Syrah
Winery: Carucci / Duvarita Vineyard

This is a cool-climate expression of Syrah from a biodynamically farmed vineyard west of the Sta. Rita Hills. The nose shows extreme tar, beef char, cracked black pepper and bay leaf, with gamy undertones. The tightly wound palate combines dusty elderberry with charcoal, more pepper and a lavender-rosemary flash on the finish.