2013 Bonny Doon Syrah Le Pousseur

Opaque ruby. Spice- and smoke-accented dark berry and olive qualities on the perfumed nose. Bitter cherry and blackberry flavors are underscored by a suggestion of smoky minerality that adds energetic back-end cut. Turns sweeter on the long peppery finish which is framed by smooth well-knit tannins. I find this wine to be distinctly Northern Rhône-like in character.