title: Zaca Mesa 2012 Black Bear Block Estate Vineyard Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley)
description: From a 3.5-acre block planted in 1978, which makes it Santa Barbara County's first Syrah, this bottling shows an intriguing density of flowers on the nose along with a funky compost note, elderberry fruit, pine needles and fresh mint. Cracked peppercorn, dried thyme and rosemary combine for strong herbal intrigue on the palate, spicing up the black plum and blackberry fruit.
variety: Syrah
designation: Black Bear Block Estate Vineyard