title: PharaohMoans 2006 Westside Syrah (Paso Robles)
description: This very dry wine is dominated by its hard tannins, and comes across as a bit rigid and austere, especially by California standards. Yet it's very finely structured, with a keen edge of black pepper to the currant and blackberry flavors buried way beneath. Give it through 2009, but if you must drink now, decant.
variety: Syrah
designation: Westside