Refugio Ranch 2013 Barbareño Syrah-Petite Sirah (Santa Ynez Valley)

Country: US / Barbareño
Variety: Syrah-Petite Sirah California
Winery: Refugio Ranch / Santa Ynez Valley

The signature bottling from this estate that is one of the few on the south side of the Santa Ynez River, this blend of 76% Syrah and 24% Petite Sirah is utterly delicious on the nose, showing lavender-blackberry creme brûlée , rich caramel on toast, smoked pork and zesty, uplifting purple flowers. The palate shows sour plums, wood smoke and mocha.