Too bad there were only 75 cases. Dense but a bit dull and opaque in its stewed black fruit character as well as decidedly toasty from oak (even though only 20% was new) a Dusted Valley 2010 Syrah Stained Tooth might live up to its name, but contrary to the winery blurb that accompanies it, this isn't enough for -you (to) know you're drinking the good stuff when your teeth develop that unmistakable hue.- What's more, I don't have the impression that time in bottle is going to clarify matters. Dusted Valley was started in 2003 by two couples from Wisconsin - the Johnsons and the Braunels, with backgrounds in sales and food service - who learned winemaking as they went along, and have clearly been quite successful. They have purchased (and farm) or taken out long-term leases on four estate vineyards in Walla Walla and have plans for a dedicated production facility to handle Dusted Valley's roughly 4,000 cases, which are supplemented a high-volume second label called Boomtown that I did not have opportunity to experience. While nothing about their vinificatory methods stood out as striking, it's clear that these folks have adventurous spirits, considering their rather off-beat marketing as well as the fact that the length of elevage for reds varies from as few as 10 to as many as 24 months and often includes a share of Wisconsin oak. Tel. (509) 525-1337