title: MacLaren 2011 Samantha's Vineyard Syrah (Russian River Valley)
description: Ripely opulent, it's explosive in blackberry jam and red currants, with the grilled meat bone and black pepper notes of a cool-climate Syrah. The tannins are strong, but finely ground, while the acids will cut right through meat fat. Give this lovely young wine until 2016–2017 in the cellar.
variety: Syrah
designation: Samantha's Vineyard