Country: US / Lucky Club Reserve White Hawk Vineyard
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: Pagter Brothers / Santa Ynez Valley
Baked blueberry pie, vanilla and anise notes are quite inviting, albeit more cooked than fresh on the nose. That baked-fruit character paints the palate too, with black plum, black cherry and vanilla-laced fudge, showing prettier lavender touches on the edge.