Château Potelle 2009 VGS Syrah (Mount Veeder)

Country: US / VGS
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: Château Potelle / Mount Veeder

A big, vital Syrah, massively packed with intense blackberry fruit, in the way of Mount Veeder reds. It’s distinctly Syrah-esque, with pepper and bacon flavors, and the winemaker has added a deft layer of smoky oak. Very good, but young and sweetly immature. Needs time. Give it another three years, but if you pop the cork now, decant for several hours.