Halcon wines are some of the best values in California wine. They are top quality cooler climate Syrahs being made at lower alcohol levels in a deliberate style. At the same time, they are not short on fruit or deliciousness. They really do take some time to develop though and cellaring or air is highly recommended. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose has boysenberries, slight black pepper, slight fried bacon, and a bit of charred earth. On the palate, this has a medium body. Tightly layered, it unwinds in the glass. Nice boysenberry fruit with an underlying minerality. It still needs about five to seven years until maturity and then should be good for another ten to fifteen after that. This will work great with roasted meats or stews but would also be great with Indian food.
