Six Sigma Ranch, Lake County (California) Syrah 2016

 Syrah is still struggling to find identity in the American marketplace, partly because it can be made in such a wide spectrum of styles.  This bottle is a remedy of sorts — one that grabs the best attributes of both ends of the spectrum, and everything in between.  There’s a mix of black and red fruit, some fall spice, a little tar, a little orange zest, a little pepper and a little note recalling saddle leather in the aroma profile.  Everything translates beautifully on the palate, finishing with subtle push that maintains the layered personality.  Bravo!