Plumpjack - Syrah Napa Valley 2018

This wine has savory aromas of white and black pepper, dried meats, and grilled mushroom along with the sweet aromas of blueberry, plum, and huckleberry pie. The palate is rich and dense with firm tannin, bright acidity, and a lasting finish. Like the nose, the flavors here are sweet and savory with blueberry, plum, au jus, white pepper, and grilled meats.

The 2018 Syrah is just as impressive as it was last year. The 35% whole clusters (high for PlumpJack) adds striking aromatic presence to play off the dark-fleshed fruit. All of the fruit comes from Hudson, one of the top sites in Carneros. This is another stellar wine from PlumpJack and Aaron Miller. Best After 2023

Deeply structured, with a polished exterior that highlights rich black raspberry, smoked meat and cracked pepper flavors that build tension toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2030.