2013 Waters Winery Syrah Forgotten Hills

The 2013 Syrah Forgotten Hills Vineyard wafts from the glass with aromas of cigar wrapper, rich soil and dusty blackberry fruit that nod to the Old World. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, rich and layered, with an attractively savory core of fruit and a long finish marked by powdery tannins.

(16% new oak): Bright red with ruby highlights. Aromas of blackberry, violet and licorice. Harmonious Syrah with excellent concentration and juicy ripeness to its spicy blue and black fruit flavors accented by minerality. Finishes with sweet tannins and a whiff of fresh blood. Nicely balanced from the outset, this wine should also age well.