Santa Barbara Winery 2011 Syrah (Sta. Rita Hills)

Country: US / California
Variety: Syrah
Winery: Santa Barbara Winery /

High alcohol, with its burn and glyceriney sweetness, mars this otherwise good Syrah. The tannins are polished and smooth, the acidity brisk and clean, but the wine’s raisiny, port-like finish detracts.