Pure Syrah, the value offering from McCrea Cellars, with fruit sourced from Ciel du Cheval, Boushey and the up-and-coming Elephant Mountain and Sugarloaf vineyards. There is a lot of fruit here – a mix of berries, cherries, chocolate-covered raisins and prunes. The wine is smooth and supple, beautifully integrated and showing some pleasing toast and chocolate notes.——P.G.(7/1/2011)—— 89