The 2009 Lucero Syrah was native yeast fermented and was aged for 14 months in just 15% new barrels. It exhibits an inviting nose of cedar, bacon, game, and blueberry. This is followed by a ripe, sweetly-fruited, plush Syrah. It can be approached now but should drink well for another 6 years. The Kingston family owns a 300 acre hillside vineyard in cool-climate Casablanca 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean and 900 feet above sea level. The vineyards date from 1998 with Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Syrah planted.Importer: Kingston Family Vineyards, Portola Valley, CA; tel. (650) 854-4146

Dark but lively, with blackberry and melted licorice notes laced with briar, tobacco and roasted mesquite. The juicy finish offsets the toast nicely. Drink now through 2012. 990 cases made.??–JM??Region: Chile / Aconcagua / Casablanca Valley Select to Add