In a similar sexy, polished and forward style as the Coyote Canyon Vineyard Reserve, the 2012 Syrah Reserve Coyote Canyon Vineyard checks in as a blend of 89% Syrah, 8% Grenache and 3% Viognier, all of which was destemmed and aged 18 months in new French and American oak. It exhibits lots of new leather, vanilla bean, creamy licorice and sweet black raspberry aromas and flavors to go with a medium to full-bodied, nicely concentrated, balanced and highly drinkable feel on the palate. There’s certainly a modern vibe here, and the American oak shows, but this is beautifully done and hard to resist. Drink it anytime over the coming 4-5 years.