Violet Green Syrah "Castelero Vineyard" Lake County 2012

Humboldt County winery gets fruit from organic, volcanic-soil vineyard near Kelseyville (2 hour drive north of Napa). Big, bold, full-flavored red wine that transcends the "must-like-Syrah" qualification. Dark, teeth-staining blueberries and boysenberries, cracked black pepper, roasted thyme and rosemary, smoke. Pushes the envelope of flavor and extraction while maintaining varietal character. Great with grilled & roasted meats, roast peppers and winter squash. 100% Syrah. All once-used oak aged. 98 cases made.