Zaca Mesa Santa Ynez Valley Syrah 2014 750 ml
Smelling of briary spice, black tea and roasted meats with a solid backing of well-ripened fruit always in evidence, Zaca Mesa’s least expensive Syrah does a good job at hitting the right varietal marks, and, even if its flavors are presently cramped by a bit of slightly too-pushy acidity, they exhibit reasonable fruity depth and accurately reiterate the varietal spice of the nose. The wine’s tendency to tartness may be appreciated by those who cannot get enough acid, but, as we see it, two or three years of softening will make for a better wine yet. *Good ValUe* 
(3/2018)
The 2014 Syrah is a peppery, ripe, enjoyable Syrah that has classic darker berry fruits and hints of earth and meat. Drink this charming, medium-bodied effort over the coming 3-4 years. (8/2017)
Smelling of briary spice, black tea and roasted meats with a solid backing of well-ripened fruit always in evidence, Zaca Mesa’s least expensive Syrah does a good job at hitting the right varietal marks, and, even if its flavors are presently cramped by a bit of slightly too-pushy acidity, they exhibit reasonable fruity depth and accurately reiterate the varietal spice of the nose. The wine’s tendency to tartness may be appreciated by those who cannot get enough acid, but, as we see it, two or three years of softening will make for a better wine yet. *Good ValUe* (3/2018)
The 2014 Syrah is a peppery, ripe, enjoyable Syrah that has classic darker berry fruits and hints of earth and meat. Drink this charming, medium-bodied effort over the coming 3-4 years. (8/2017)
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Smelling of briary spice, black tea and roasted meats with a solid backing of well-ripened fruit always in evidence, Zaca Mesa’s least expensive Syrah does a good job at hitting the right varietal marks, and, even if its flavors are presently cramped by a bit of slightly too-pushy acidity, they exhibit reasonable fruity depth and accurately reiterate the varietal spice of the nose. The wine’s tendency to tartness may be appreciated by those who cannot get enough acid, but, as we see it, two or three years of softening will make for a better wine yet. *Good ValUe* (3/2018)
The 2014 Syrah is a peppery, ripe, enjoyable Syrah that has classic darker berry fruits and hints of earth and meat. Drink this charming, medium-bodied effort over the coming 3-4 years. (8/2017)
