Extremely supple, with herbal overtones that add a layer of complexity to the ripe blackberry fruit flavors. Finishes on a note reminiscent of black tea, yet rounded and not overly tannic. Drink this well-priced Syrah over the next year or two. ——W.E.(9/1/2005)—— 85

Good dark color. Smells a bit stemmy and weedy, with green chlorophyll aromas alongside black cherries. That vegetal note continues in the mouth, where the tannins are notably smooth and refined. If only it had more fruit.——S.H.(6/1/2003)—— 84

Berry aromas and lots of toasty oak announce this medium-weight wine. Nicely balanced, the dark berry fruit has appealing coffee and leather accents and the wine shows moderate acidity and even tannins. It’s another indication of the real potential of Syrah from the Sierra Foothills. ——W.E.(8/1/2001)—— 87