The 2008 Crazy Mary Mourvedre contains 14% Syrah sourced from the Ciel du Cheval and Les Collines Vineyards. Underbrush, brier, lavender, Asian spices, plum, and blueberry aromas lead to a savory, moderately structured Rhome Ranger with good volume, concentration, and length. This tasty effort will deliver prime drinking from 2012 to 2018. Mark Ryan McNeilly began his winery in 2000 and his new releases nicely display his talent as well as his penchant for fruit from the Red Mountain AVA.Tel. (206) 910-7967; www.markryanwinery.com

This meaty, gamy wine is 84% Mourvedre, and marries its earthy flavors to the ripe black fruit of the Syrah. The two mix well, but could use a bit more bottle time to fully integrate. Blood, meat, cassis, and smoke mingle, and some heat slips in at the end, along with rich coffee grounds and dark chocolate. Big, flavorful, lingering.——P.G.(9/1/2011)—— 93