MacLaren 2012 Samantha’s Vineyard Syrah (Russian River Valley)

Country: US / Samantha’s Vineyard
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: MacLaren / Russian River Valley

Since 2009, the producer has sourced from this site, a relatively warm pocket of the northern reaches of the appellation. Vibrant in red cherry fruit, it’s also layered and velvety smooth, with astructure and density that makes it complex and compelling. The fruit dances in blackberry as well as strawberry, with a subtle herbal undertone.