The 2005 SYRAH “FADO” spent 18 months in “seasoned” French oak barrels. This is the debut vintage of this bottling. Far better structured than the 2006 Fado blend, this provides some finish and a backbone. It is quite elegant and smoothly textured, with tannins that integrate well and fairly quickly. It is a bit compact, and has only modest development with air, but it has some charm, impeccable balance and some verve. It should be a very pleasing everyday type of wine. Drink now-2011. There were 100 cases imported out of a production run of 3,475 cases. Importer: Tri-Vin Imports, Mt. Vernon, NY; tel. (914) 664-3155.