William James 2009 Hampton Family Vineyard Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley)

Country: US / Hampton Family Vineyard
Variety: Syrah California
Winery: William James / Santa Ynez Valley

Jumping out of the glass with intoxicating aromas of cracked cherry cordials, this wine comes from the small production of Robin Bogue, whose father, Bill Bogue, is a well-known vineyard consultant. Flavors start with grilled meatiness, slowly slip to licorice on the midpalate and finish between vanilla and leather. Altogether a richly nuanced and deeply luscious wine.