Koehler, Syrah, Santa Ynez Valley 2005

Deep purple/red.

Suave, toasted oak, citrus, menthol/licorice and grilled meat nose. Fresh and lifted.

Sweet initial palate-impression, with moderate, grainy tannin framing flavors through the finish. Nice depth of fruit through the mid-palate.

Day 3 - Nose now more integrated/less precise. The citrus note is still there, and seems to be a calling card of cooler Central Coast sites (or just cooler vintages?). Really plush now, with structure to match. Not a headbanger version - but gets some style points. Very drinkable stuff with good, dead-animal food.


$25