This is 100% Syrah, dark and sappy, with sweet primary fruit flavors. It is a good indication of the quality and style of mainstream Washington Syrah, unblended and seemingly unoaked. Tastes of blue plum and spicy cherry fruit, with perfectly balanced acids and surprising density for its price. It’s even got a finishing lick of licorice.——P.G.(6/1/2006)—— 89