2012 K Vintners Syrah Morrison Lane

(made from the oldest Syrah planting in Walla Walla Valley, dating back to 1986, according to Brennon Leighton): Deep ruby-red. Dark berries, raspberry, smoke and meat on the nose. Then tightly wound and less obviously sweet than most of the 2012 Syrah bottlings, with the dark berry flavors currently dominated by the wine's strong underlying structure. Finishes firmly tannic and classically dry, with a light saline character. This will need time in bottle to open and express itself.