Columbia's second-tier Syrah uses Red Willow fruit from young plantings. The wine has a lovely black-plum color, and it's softly scented with chocolate, pepper and berries. Youthful, vibrant and sharp-toned, with the tart fruit cloaked in smooth, chocolaty tannins. ——P.G.(11/15/2000)—— 88

A tight, tart, clean and powerful wine, with solid Syrah fruit and peppery spices. Meat and smoke; some cherry too. Balanced and powerful throughout. This is a new, lower-priced Columbia Syrah made from younger vines with forward fruit.——P.G.(4/1/2000)—— 90