Peay Vineyards Sonoma Coast Syrah La Bruma 2012 MH 75 barrels

75 barrels

On the nose intense red fruit aromas dominate

Bobal is usually the anonymous muscle behind cheap Spanish reds

Already a joy to taste

The barley heavy pot still character is heavier on the nose than the palate

Peay Vineyards Sonoma Coast Syrah La Bruma 2012 MH 75 barrelsThis older vintage of La Brumathe more lifted and floral of Peay's two estate Syrahscomes from one of California's coldest vineyards, perched on a hilltop just four miles from the Pacific in the far northwestern West Sonoma Coast. The 2012 spent over a decade developing tertiary complexity: black ink, slate, and violet aromas give way to soft tannins and savory notes of brown spice, bacon, and iron. At only 13. 1% alcohol despite its richness and