Theorem Vineyards, Moon Mountain District – Sonoma County (California) Syrah 2021

 This is as close as I have seen an American Syrah come to the rich, earthy overtones and aromas of iconic, old-style northern Rhônes.  That is not to say they everyone will like the style, but I certain do.  The wine is unapologetically dark, murky, earthy – sippable the way you would sit in front of a winter’s fire and nose into a peaty Islay single malt Scotch.  When it does open up after a day or two, the fruit is crushed black raspberries with lots of walnut-tasting tannins.  It will age well for years.    Theorem sells this wine only in 3-packs or in larger formats, and the 3-pack is priced at $435.