title: Beckmen 2012 Purisima Mountain Vineyard Syrah (Ballard Canyon)
description: This entry-level look at the family vineyard that overlooks Ballard Canyon and beyond brings scents of graphite, pepper, blackberry and dried, slightly dank herbs. It's tight and tart at first on the palate, with skins of black cherry and plum unwinding into pencil shavings, oregano, wood and emergent mushrooms. The tannins are best for drinking 2017–2025.
variety: Syrah
designation: Purisima Mountain Vineyard