title: Shane Wines 2012 The Villain Syrah (Santa Lucia Highlands)
description: From a former Kosta Browne winemaker comes this very dark Syrah, which shows still-wound-up aromas of elderberry, black coffee, white pepper and a touch of game. There are rich soy and beef notes once sipped, packaged by dense tannins and zesty acidity, with more elderberry, beef char and crushed slate emerging with time. Still young.
variety: Syrah
designation: The Villain