Black raspberry jam and cassis can be found in the aromatics of the 1999 Syrah Cuvee Orleans. Lush, velvety-textured, and forward, this cherry and raspberry flavored wine has a sultry mouth-feel and a long finish that displays prune and candied orange flavors. Drink it over the next 5 years. Tel. 1-800-378-6212

This is McCrea’s top-of-the-line Syrah, a lush and deeply expressive wine that includes about 7% Viognier. Black fruits, vivid acids, and plenty of roasted new oak flavors kick the finish into high gear. —P.G.——P.G.(9/1/2002)—— 92