2015 Lillian Syrah Santa Barbara

Deep, shimmering violet. An expansive, finely detailed bouquet evokes black/blue fruit preserves, vanilla, licorice and succulent flowers, while exotic spice and smoky mineral nuances add energetic lift. Sappy and precise on the palate, offering juicy black raspberry, kirsch, cassis and violet pastille flavors that smoothly meld richness and finesse. Finishes extremely long and chewy with smooth, interwoven tannins and resonating spice and floral notes.