Hailed as a “narrowly focused Rhône-oriented wine region ready for exploration,” Santa Barbara County’s Alisos Canyon AVA is renowned for its sumptuous Syrahs. This wine was 50 percent whole-cluster pressed and aged in 66 percent new French oak barrels. The nose is loaded with white pepper, blackberry jam, purple plum and blueberry. A precise, dense palate displays refined tannins with flavors of dried herbs and stewed fruits