Petrichor Syrah Sonoma County 2014

Terroir-driven project from Ryan & Megan Glaab (Ryme Cellars), with farming by Steve Matthiasson, in the newly-formed Fountaingrove AVA (above Santa Rosa to the east). All organic, everything solar-powered. Fruit takes the lead, with savory in a prominent supporting role. Get black cherries and plums, leather, olive and spice. Medium-bodied, rough around the edges in all the best ways. Reminds us of a good southern Rhone Syrah.