Tensley Syrah Single vineyard Tierra Alta

I liked this a lot, thought it was an outstanding syrah with a complexity and elegance that doesn't always come with this varietal esp in the US (or Australia). Licorice along with the blackberry. A layered finish and soft tannins. I'd give it a 93. Had this first with the meal at Ceiba, which is a South American fusion, 14th and G, in DC on Oct 29.

Parker says 92:
The 2007 Syrah Tierra Alta reveals a similar dark ruby/purple color in addition to more scorched earth, blackberry, licorice, and bacon fat notes, excellent density, but not the breadth or expansiveness of the other single vineyard Syrahs. While it appears to be holding back some of its nuances, there is a lot going on here, and it is certainly an exceptional Syrah.