Merryvale 2006 Syrah (Napa Valley)

Country: US /
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: Merryvale / Napa Valley

Old-fashioned hard tannins lock this wine down despite enormously ripe fruit, giving the blackberries, blueberries and cherries an astringent mouthfeel. Best to drink with extremely rich fare, such as broiled steak with a blue cheese sauce. Decant first.