Blackberry and blueberry balance out this Syrah’s quintessential smoky, meaty aromatics. 2007 was quite a cool year, so the wine tastes much more cool-climate than expected, which was a most pleasant surprise. Winemaking: a goodly percentage of whole clusters, native fermentation, no fining, and no filtration.

Pair with a good steak, smoky ham, or cheese manicotti in marinara sauce and plenty of garlic bread.