Red

Parenthesis Syrah

Santa Maria Valley · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

game meat · roast lamb · blue cheese · stews · smoked meats

201188 pts

Tar, crushed peppercorn, blackberry, blueberry and purple flowers show the standard Syrah aromas, though they are a bit more complex thanks to a tobacco-ash dusting. Tarry structure frames the fairly rich palate, where flavors of dried blueberry, beef char, lavender and sweeter…
200691 pts

You might almost think this is a Pinot Noir, it's so silky, crisply acidic and rich in raspberries, cherries, red licorice and sandalwood. That this is a nearly six-year-old Syrah is a surprise, but a pleasant one. It would not have been possible for this wine to taste this youn…