Dark, thick, ripe and juicy, this is a big mouthful of Syrah that calls for roasts or similar fare. It’s very dry, with blackberry, plum and peppery flavors and a tasty overlay of oak. Notable for the smooth ripeness of its rich, sweet tannins, and might even improve for a few years.——S.H.(12/1/2003)—— 91

You can taste the richness here in the deeply satisfying dark stone fruit and earth complexities of plums, coffee, black cherries and spices. This is a very dry, full-bodied and balanced wine, with a firm spread of dusty tannins. It’s excellent now, and should develop additional complexities for several years. ——S.H.(7/1/2005)—— 90