A fresh, fruit-forward nose will entice everyone, and then palate complexity will win over the anti-Syrah snobs in your party with ease. There is a citric edge to the acidity that brightens the red and black fruit, and proper pepper notes are intact. For the price, as usual from this producer, this is a supreme value, and it’s great to see them continue to give this tier the same kind of attention that they give the rest of the lineup. Contains 4% Viognier and 2% Mourvèdre.
J. Lohr, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Syrah 2022
By Rich Cook