The 2005 Syrah is pure elegance with a Pinot Noir-like sensibility. Its dark ruby/purple color is followed by sweet blackberry and cherry fruit intertwined with notions of spice and earth. Medium-bodied and silky, it is ideal for drinking now and over the next 4-5 years. While these are both interesting wines that may merit slightly higher scores with another year or so of bottle age, they couldn’t be more different.www.roccawines.com