Country: US / Dutton Ranch Cherry Ridge Vineyard
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: Dutton Estate / Russian River Valley
Big, rich and extracted, this Syrah is a bit heavy and ponderous now. It shows soft flavors of melted blackberry jam, plum liqueur, dark chocolate, grilled meat and smoky oak, liberally dusted with black pepper. Fancy, but could use through 2009 to knit together.