There is a floral element to most wine from Longview Vineyard, but the perfume of this Syrah’s aromatics is almost overwhelming. Jonquils, jasmine and carnation florals waft from the glass with secondary notes of blue fruits, white pepper spice and aniseed drifting up to declare this a true, coolclimate Syrah.

The palate is layered, languid, long and yet finishes with a crunch of taut berry fruit interlaced with natural acidity and focus.