Peay Vineyards Sonoma Coast Syrah La Bruma 2012 MH The barley heavy pot still

The barley heavy pot still character is heavier on the nose than the palate

Bobal is usually the anonymous muscle behind cheap Spanish reds

The result is a rich and fruity whisky with layers of complex spice and dried fruit

It is soft and smooth on the palate with hints of vanilla and spiced undertones

Peay Vineyards Sonoma Coast Syrah La Bruma 2012 MH The barley heavy pot stillThis older vintage of La Brumathe more lifted and floral of Peay's two estate Syrahscomes from one of California's coldest vineyards, perched on a hilltop just four miles from the Pacific in the far northwestern West Sonoma Coast. The 2012 spent over a decade developing tertiary complexity: black ink, slate, and violet aromas give way to soft tannins and savory notes of brown spice, bacon, and iron. At only 13. 1% alcohol despite its richness and