Bombastic orange zest aromas get things started here, with back notes of wild flowers and cinnamon. On the palate, the Syrah shows itself in both its blueberry and savory meat notes, with a little tar and a little charred oak adding depth. I can see why Mike Sinor opted to beat back the Syrah by blending, and he has hit a nice place here. Contains 38% Syrah, 36% Petit Verdot and 26% Malbec.
Ancient Peaks Vineyard, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2018
By Rich Cook