I found the 1996 Syrah fascinating. A textbook effort, it exhibits an opaque purple color, and an intensely aromatic bacon fat, blackberry, and cassis-scented nose. Full-bodied, with dense, super-concentrated flavors, and no hard edges, this is a succulent, hedonistic style of Syrah to consume during its first 10-12 years of life. Impressive!Tel. (805) 237-6000; Fax (805) 239-5715