benjamin silver quietly makes great stuff out of a small warehouse on santa barbara's eastside, including this syrah that's boosted by pinches of mourvèdre, grenache and viognier. beautiful aromas of roasted pork in a blackberry-licorice reduction sauce pick up a bit of grape candy before hitting the palate with black pepper, blueberries and solid tannins. it's fun but serious.
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