The 2005 Ethos Syrah (100% varietal) offers notes of bacon fat, meat, game, and blueberry fruit. On the palate, the wine is exceptionally rich with jammy flavors, pepper, and black fruits leading to a long, pure finish. It will be at its peak from 2012 to 2020. Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington’s largest winery, continues to demonstrate that being big is not incompatible with high quality. The latest set of releases may be the strongest to date.Tel. (425) 415-3300; www.ste-michelle.com