Vehemently Violet. Garrigue, smoke, minerals, tar, dried cherries and black olive permeate like Texas Barbeque on a hot August night as Neil Diamond takes the stage and May West appears in a corset serving up a plate of fire roasted Serrano peppers. More righteous than wholesome on the voluptuous palate as the breadth and depth of cool climate estate grown Syrah makes its presence felt. With a half-life that rivals Uranium-238, the gratuitous finish exposes silky stem tannins juxtaposed with strapping acidity. By the way, what is that in your pocket?