The 2010 Syrah Nina Lee Walla Walla is a smoking Syrah that spent 21 months in 100% French oak, 50% being new. Dense, rich and fabulously concentrated, it gives up layers of black cherry, raspberry, flowers and creamy licorice to go with a full-bodied, multi-dimensional, lengthy profile on the palate. It’s a beautiful wine that will drink well over the coming decade or more. I loved these latest releases from Spring Valley vineyard. They all show classic, elegant and balanced profiles that will evolve gracefully. These wines are not blockbusters and come across as slightly restrained at first, yet they blossom with time in the glass and are highly recommended. Tel. (509) 337-6915; www.springvalleyvineyard.com