I had an opportunity to try a bottle of Zaca Mesa Syrah that had been left at our beach house by someone who clearly knows something about wine. I'm usually a bit tentative about trying new Syrahs because they can be so variable in quality and taste, depending on where the grapes were grown and how the wine was made. Some Syrah's can be way too herbal and peppery, like an overdone Zin with peppercorns and sage floating around in the bottom. This Syrah by Zaca Mesa Vineyards is not one of those. I found it to be one of the best Syrahs I've tried. Very round and smooth with an incredible balance of sweetness and acid. I tasted subtle pepper and spice notes on the palette but vanilla and rich chocolaty berries were the dominant flavors. The finish is long and sweet and no alcohol to speak of. A very worthy effort, and at $20 I'd call it a good buy.
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