Oregon Syrah

This was actually a lovely surprise. I thought I was going to get a fruit bomb, but instead received a wine which shows a great amount of restraint and thought. Luscious, ripe berries perfume from the glass, carried on heavier notes of white peppercorn and cedar. The medium-light wine opens with ripe blueberries, cranberries, and black currant upon entry, sailing onto smooth dark chocolate and fresh figs on the midpalate. Finishes on tones of fresh forest mushrooms and forest floor. This could put on some weight with some cellaring, but a lovely and thoughtful Syrah in the meantime.