La Clarine Farm 2010 Suma Kaw Syrah (Sierra Foothills)

Country: US / Suma Kaw
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: La Clarine Farm / Sierra Foothills

Suma Kaw has been a vaunted vineyard source for some of the best Syrah in the Foothills. Opening with a gust of peppercorn and an herbal thread of pine, this Syrah dances on the edge of being overwhelming, with intense tannins weaving between the flavors of bright red fruit and smoky meat. It’s enjoyable now, and will drink well in several years, too.