title: Zaca Mesa 2011 Black Bear Block Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley)
description: Zaca Mesa was the first winery to plant Syrah in Santa Barbara County. This wine comes from that 3.5 acre block planted in 1978, and shows deep plum fruits, sweet tar and cedar on the nose. The palate offers asphalt, black rocks and cracked pepper that spice up a sour plum-skin fruit profile.
variety: Syrah
designation: Black Bear Block