Burch Hall, Reserve Syrah, Sierra Foothills, California 2005

100% Syrah, hand selected fruit for reserve bottling. Bouquet of black cherry, vanilla, and leather compliment the spicy nose. Flavors of cassis and leather linger. Steve & Leslie Schoradt own and operate this distinctive vineyard - which lies roughly 1500 ft above sea level. The Sierra Foothills attract a different kind of winemaker than other regions in the state. Ideal with: Soy marinated beef, Akadashi miso, spicy BBQ.