title: Firestone 2012 Clone 174 Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley)
description: Black cherry, smoked beef jerky, burned caramel and a touch of maduro cigar show on the nose of this study of a popular Syrah clone. The palate is equally savory, with smoked meats, blackberry fruit, crushed black pepper, soy and a tarry edge, bolstered by sparkling acidity.
variety: Syrah
designation: Clone 174