Desire Lines 2021 Syrah   

2021 Desire Lines Syrah, “Winds of Change”, California

San Francisco Wine Panel Score 93 Points

This terrific Syrah is vivid, focused and notably fruit-driven from the moment the cork is pulled, as chiseled aromas of black raspberry, pomegranate syrup, violet, Schezuan and black peppercorn, beet, clove and dark earth pour forth with more or less equal intensity.  It is vibrantly fresh on the palate, where polished tannins frame-in piquant red, blue and black fruits and lots of peppery spice. If sleek in texture and obviously still in its youth, it is nevertheless delicious, long and extremely food worthy right now. Expect at least two years of positive growth. A blend sourced from 68% Santa Barbara fruit and 32% North Coast. Includes less than 1% Viognier. 450 cases produced.