The 2011 Syrah Red Mountain is a solid value. Made from 100% Syrah and all from the Ciel du Cheval vineyard, it’s a fat, full and lush Syrah that offers up loads of dark chocolate, plum, blackberry, licorice and tar in a rounded, nicely textured and delicious profile. Drink it over the coming 5 to 7 years.
Another fine lineup of well-made wines from Mike Januik.
Tel. (425) 481-5502; www.januikwinery.com