The 2007 Syrah Reserve Crawford Vineyard is opaque purple/black in color. Massive (16.7% alcohol) and brooding, its nose displays aromas of game, smoked meat, and blueberry jam. Monolithic on the palate, tannic but decently balanced, it currently is devoid of complexity. Perhaps the required 6-8 years of additional cellaring will bring some nuance to the wine but that is a very large gamble. Animale Winery opened its doors in 2001 and now produces 200 cases of what appears to be no-holds-barred wine.Tel. (206) 782-8047; www.animalewine.com