This Syrah is classic Rhone with its earthy nose of herbs, spice, and mushrooms, all deliciously woven together with briary blackberry and black- cherry notes. It’s a good choice for leg of lamb, ribeye steak, and game birds. A very good value at $14 retail, it’s available at the tasting room in Paso Robles, and local grocery stores.
This article appears in May 7-14, 2009.