The full-bodied, dark ruby/purple-colored 1999 Syrah Page-Nord Vineyard offers aromas of camphor, licorice, plum, and black currant fruit in a deep, chewy style. It is slightly less complex than the Gary's. Consume it over the next 7-8 years.Tel. (707) 573-1779

An intense nose of skunk, toasty oak, and earthy notes veils deeply submerged black fruit. The lushly textured palate carries rich espresso, blackberry, vanilla and toast flavors. Finishes long, just as it began—opaque, burnt toast over dark, buried fruit and firm tannins. Don’t touch now—cellar for three or more years, keep your fingers crossed, and hope for the dense fruit to rise to the top.——W.E.(11/1/2001)—— 87