This dry, full-bodied Syrah is impressively packed with blackberry, currant, crispy bacon and black pepper flavors. On the downside is an overripeness suggesting raisins, with the tannic bitterness of raisin skins. Drink now.——S.H.(4/1/2012)—— 84

Here’s a soft, fruity Syrah that brings to mind drinking with a ham sandwich slathered with mayo. The gentle texture frames succulent flavors of cherries, red currants, cola and salty crackers.——S.H.(4/1/2010)—— 84