Hughes Family Vineyards Syrah Savannah Vineyard

PnP. Color: dark, almost black...looks like a big wine! Medium legs, with a strong nose reminiscent of warm blueberry pie? Detect a bit of alcohol on the nose as well. Taste does not match the color and smell...not as full bodied as I expected and finish somewhat short. Tannins are present no doubt. Will let this sit in fridge for 15 min and come back... Edit: 15 minutes later...nose has noticeably opened up...getting more dark fruit and that meaty Syrah …

dark red in color. blackberry, smoke, spice, on the nose. blackberry, spice, smoke, on the palate. medium acid, medium tannins, on the finish.

Sonoma in the City Tasting: 220 wines tasted from 72 producers (Westin St. Francis Grand Ballroom, San Francisco, California) : Very dark ruby color; barbecue sauce, hickory smoke, roasted berry nose; barbecue sauce, hickory smoke, roasted berry palate; medium-plus finish