DeTierra Vineyards 2013 Mesa Del Sol Syrah (Arroyo Seco)

Country: US / Mesa Del Sol
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: DeTierra Vineyards / Arroyo Seco

Squeezed boysenberry, smoked beef, thyme, lavender and even rosemary show on the nose of this fresh and smoky bottling from a lesser-known appellation. The savory qualities invade the palate, where dried herbs, soy and smoked meat hang on a backbone of dense berry fruit and slightly chunky tannins, finishing with crushed mint.