Friday, November 3, 2023 - Appearance: Dark magenta/deep purple
Nose: kind of crazy. Definitely Rocks Syrah, but like the gnarly black sheep side of things. Diesel, asphalt, rubber, vanilla, tar, chocolate, black and blueberries. A unique smelling wine, even for the Rocks
Taste: lighter bodied than the color and nose would indicate. Still medium to medium+. Jammy black and blue fruit. Some of that malo/diacetyl flavor you get in cheaper reds. Overall pretty good for an entry level wine from this AVA.