Country: US
Province: California
Region: Santa Barbara County
Variety: Syrah
Winery: Fess Parker
Points: 90
Taster: Matt Kettmann
Tar and beef char kick off the nose on this dark and heavy wine, which offers asphalt, smoked meats and crushed elderberry. Caramelized beef, balsamic-blackberry reduction, tobacco and touches of smoke show on the palate.