Pure Syrah sourced from Ciel du Cheval and Destiny Ridge vineyards, with a wash of blue/purple fruits, light pepper and herb. As it opens out a mix of wild berry flavors emerges, propelled by crisp acids, and leading into a peppery, tannic finish, nudged with smoke and ash. Not the biggest of McCrea’s Syrahs, but nicely made and balanced. ——P.G.(12/31/2006)—— 88