The Templeton Gap just south of Paso Robles provides cooling breezes that make for a big diurnal temperature swing in the vineyards that produce this Syrah, helping to provide structure and complexity to the wine. This bottling shows bright black currant, blackberry and tar over elements of leaf and spice, finish long with food friendly acidity. Pair with something beefy and herb driven.
Pomar Junction, Paso Robles (California) Syrah 2012
By Rich Cook