Alban "Reva" Syrah 2004 (Edna Valley)

Opaque purple/red.

Toasty, smoky, bacon, hamhock, melted licorice nose with earth, pepper underneath. This showed a significant pepper/citrus character on Day 1 (10/15). Actually, still does, just takes longer to see.

Ridiculously suave/mouthcoating, achieved without effort. Packed start to finish. This has seemingly strong acidity and significant tannin, but the structure is obliterated by concentration. The front teeth finally feel some chew well into the finish.
All kinds of flavor in the mouth, incorporating all aromatic qualities.

16.7% alcohol and absolutely no sense of heat.

$80