It’s curious that the winery held this back a year longer than their ’04 Monterey Syrah, with which it was co-released. But then, this one has a firmer structure, with finer tannins and brighter acidity. It’s really a very good wine, showing layers of complexity in the blackberry, cassis, coffee, leather, cocoa and spice flavors. ——S.H.(6/1/2007)—— 90