description: A great big, oaky wine; it's full-bodied, tannic and incredibly fruity. But the tannins are sweet and softly ripe, and as rich as the fruit is in black cherries, black raspberries, smoky blueberries, mushu plum sauce and carob, there's good acidity to balance it. It all adds up to a totally delicious wine that's ready to drink now.
variety: Syrah
designation: Ballard Canyon Reserve