title: Lucas & Lewellen 2011 Estate Syrah (Santa Barbara County)
description: Blackberry, tobacco, dried purple flowers and bloody meats greet the nose on this solid wine from pioneering winegrower Louis Lucas and his retired judge partner, Royce Lewellen. The palate shows black cherries and plums, with complexity added by tobacco and pepper spice. The flavors come in and go out quickly, proving clean and fresh.
variety: Syrah
designation: Estate