Cuvaison, Los Carneros, Napa Valley (California) Syrah 2016

 Winemaker Steve Rogstad is on a roll these days, firing nothing but bullets with each new release. The ‘Diablo’ Syrah, from the cool Carneros district of the Napa Valley, is a stunner.  Rich and jammy aromas of blackberry and blueberry deliver exceptional depth and complexity, and notes of wild game and white pepper add savory intrigue.  The tannins are beautifully integrated, resulting in a Syrah that has the structure to age but at the same time is enjoyable over the near term.