Bell Canterbury Vineyard Syrah is beautiful deep ruby color with a medium-full body. Acidity was a bit on the livelier side and balanced well with the medium level of tannins. In the glass, I picked up flavors of blackberry and cocoa, with just a bit of smoke and a very pleasant savory quality. It was the essence of what a Syrah should be.
The labeling on the bottle further complimented the experience with detailed notes about the harvest, technical wine-making details, and even a synopsis of where it was grown.
Savory and even meaty characteristics are quite normal with Syrah and is often expressed as smoke or earthy.
