Clayhouse Syrah may well be one of the finest $14 bottles of wine on the planet. What’s crazy is they seem to nail it every vintage. The 2012 offers a nose of violets and spice, while on the palate the wine is fresh and nervy, showing an intense note of blueberry. The tannins are supple and smooth, and the palate long and inviting, with tremendous persistence through the finish. Remarkable wine for the price.
Clayhouse, Paso Robles (California) Syrah 2012
By Robert Whitley