BOGLE CALIFORNIA “PHANTOM”’08 – “A wine of complex character. Vivid essence of black pepper, dark fruit and juniper haunts the nose, while brighter flavors of blackberries and blueberries glance off the palate. From the shadows, toasty cinnamon and nutmeg emerge, subtly embracing the deeply luscious and succulent fruit to create a full-bodied, ruby rich wine.”……………………….46.99
BOUCHAINE SONOMA “ROCKIN’ H”’07 - “Bouchaine Syrah, Rockin’ H Vineyard, Sonoma, shows as deep black velvet in the glass. Poured cool with a brief decant and swirled vigorously, this young syrah brings forth this fruit and beef blood. The first elements on the palate form a sweet, thick, plum middle, with tannins and alcohol buttressing the sides firmly. Overall, a rich, full-throttle experience.”…51.99
DELECTUS NAPA PETITE SIRAH’06…………..89.99
DIERBERG SANTA YNEZ’07 – “Dense, concentrated and firmly tannic, this is well-structured, full-bodied and tight, with roasted herb, sage, mineral, dried berry, graphite and pepper. Needs time, but should get better.”……………………….49.99
DUMOL RUSSIAN RIVER “EDDIE’S PATCH” SYRAH’08 - “The 2008 Syrah Eddies Patch, which includes one-third whole clusters, displays a dark purple color, terrific texture and notes of camphor, pepper, roasted meats and abundant blackberry and cassis fruit. This inky Syrah possesses superb intensity and richness.”…145.99
EBERLE “STEINBECK” PASO ROBLES’09 - “A bold style, but balanced with fresh acidity. Offers a dark pink hue and jammy black cherry, spice and smoke notes.”…40.99
HOGUE COLUMBIA VALLEY “GENESIS” SYRAH’08…39.99
JELLY ROLL SANTA YNEZ’07 - “An equal part blend of two great Central Coast vineyards, Larner and Stolpman,the 2007 Syrah reveals a dense plum/purple color, a big, rich bouquet of black fruits (plums and cherries), black olives, pepper, and bouquet garni, luscious fruit, velvety tannins, and a medium to full-bodied, plush finish.”
…69.99
McPRICE MYERS “LARNER VINEYARD” SYRAH’05 - “Tight, with rich plum and blackberry fruit that’s ripe and flechy, firming up on the finish. Ends with good length.”…75.99
RAMEY SONOMA “SHANEL VINEYARDS” SYRAH’06 - “There’s lots of spices (white and black pepper) but also plenty of grapey dark berry, red licorice, herb, mineral and cedar notes. Very complex, full-blown and well-balanced, becoming even more complex on the finish, where the flavors unfold to reveal subtle nuances.”…119.99
TENSLEY SANTA BARBARA SYRAH’09…39.99
TRUCHARD NAPA CARNEROS’01 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION - “Tight, with a firm band of flavors built around a core of grape, currant, blackberry and pepper; it also reveals touches of herb, dill and wild berry.”…85.99
TRUCHARD NAPA CARNEROS’05 – “Sleek, spicy and medium-weight, showing herb, dried berry and black cherry notes, with a touch of olive. Ends with fine-grained tannins.”…65.99
X-WINERY CALIFORNIA “SYRAHTICA”’06…32.99
ZACA MESA “BLACK BEAR” SOUTH COAST SYRAH’99 - CELLAR AGED SELECTION - “Dominated by oaky cedar and coconut notes, which frame firm,tart tannins, currant, black cherry, beef and dried herb flavors.”…89.99