A stern, virile offering, Siran’s 2001 exhibits an impressive saturated ruby/purple color, but plays it close to the vest revealing notes of vitamins, black currants, smoke, and minerals. Hard in the finish, very extracted, and somewhat of a mystery, it seems big and rich, but lacks charm. There is a lot going on, and perhaps it will evolve into something far better than my score suggests. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2014.