2011 Foxen Syrah Dry Farmed Tinaquaic Vineyard

Inky ruby. Smoky dark berries and cherry compote on the perfumed, floral-accented nose. Supple, sweet and broad on entry, then tighter in the mid-palate, offering spicy cassis, cherry-cola, candied violet flavors and a touch of cured meat. Rich but lively and focused, with a smooth, gently tannic finish and lingering florality. Very syrah but also distinctly Californian as well.