title: Rancho Sisquoc 2012 Flood Family Vineyards Syrah (Santa Barbara County)
description: This winery produces a vast array of wines, yet Syrah seems to thrive best in this vineyard deep up the Santa Maria Valley. The nose is white pepper, sweet plums and rich blackberries, while the relatively light palate is all pepper and verve, with darker hints of leather, tobacco and espresso. It's a great food wine.
variety: Syrah
designation: Flood Family Vineyards