Westerly 2013 Côte Blonde Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley)

Country: US / Côte Blonde
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: Westerly / Santa Ynez Valley

Funky on the nose in a good way, this wine is aided by 6% Viognier and 1% Roussanne. It shows roasted fennel, elderberry, grilled lamb, pencil lead and savory black pepper on the nose. The palate starts ripe with blackberries and blueberries, then evolves into thyme, oregano and marjoram, with roasted beef on the edges.