description: The California appellation is used because the winery's estate vineyard is in Ventura County, north of Los Angeles—a cool-climate, coastal growing region. This is rewardingly dry and complex, with an intriguing cured-meat note along with ripe blackberry and cassis flavors. The tannin-acid balance is great, making it a very enjoyable wine to drink now with game, lamb and beef.
variety: Syrah
designation: Elena