Syrah

This is Syrah with a bit of Petite Sirah and Viognier from Paso Robles.  A great value.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose has black raspberries, roasted herbs, crushed rock, and slight roasted meats.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this drinks easy.  It is delicious.  Lots of black raspberry fruit with some underlying spice, pepper and char.  Good finish.  Nice on its own, this will work well with roasted meats or veggies.  Drink over the next five years.  

This is 100% from the tiny appelation, York Mountain, in Paso Robles.  Like most Torrin wines, this is a delicious, full throttle wine.  Inky purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose has black rasperries, black pepper, roasted meat and a slight floral note.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, this is big with loads of black raspberries with some black pepper and char.  At age 11, it is still youhtful and should go another decade.  Its grea on its own and would work well with big meat dishes but also Stuffed Vegetarian style peppers.  

This is a blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Syrah from the Powerline Vineyard in Walla Walla.  Garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose has black raspberries, graphite and an earthiness.  Medium bodied.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, black raspberries and slight black olives with good acidity. Long finish.  This drinks nicely on its own and worked well with Mushroom Burgers.  Still young, this should drink well for another ten to fifteen years.  

More known for the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Rhys does a nice job with its Syrah's as well.  More cooler climate in style, this still has plenty of oomph.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose has black raspberries, char, roasted meats and spice.  Medium to full bodied.  Light tannins at this point.  On the palate, this has a nice texture.  Some depth and complexity.  Flavors of boysenberries, spice and slight roasted meats.  Long finish.  This is great on its own and would work very well with a smoke brisket. drink over the next five to seven years.  

Loved this wine!  It is a blend of 68% Syrah and 32% Mourvedre.  Inky purple in color, opaque and bright.  Inky purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is great with black raspberries, black cherries, plums, black pepper, roasted meats and herbs and slight dried flower notes.  Full bodied.  Lovely texture.  Great energy.  On the palate, this is delicious.  Flavors of black raspberries, roasted earthiness, plums, spice and white pepper.  Long finish.  Good balance.  This is drinking well now but still youthful.  Drink over the next ten to fifteen years.  great on its own, this would wo