Cabot, Kimberly’s Vineyard Syrah, 2016 so111621 big spirits offer Classic Right Bank elegance—understated

Classic Right Bank elegance—understated

Domaine Belle is a small Northern Rhône estate run by Philippe Belle

and quiet confidence

intense herbal liqueur

Cabot, Kimberly’s Vineyard Syrah, 2016 so111621 big spirits offer Classic Right Bank elegance—understatedSyrah grown at the literal northern edge of California wine country, in the mountains of Humboldt County far above where anyone sensible plants vines. John and Kimberly Cabot farm organically up here, and Kimberly's is their home estate cuvee, made only in vintages that earn it. The trick that makes it sing is a co fermentation with a small dose of Viognier (5 to 10 percent), an old Northern Rhone move that lifts the aromatics and adds a floral top