Ageworthy as well as serious is the 2000 Syrah (600 cases). This deep ruby-colored, outstanding effort boasts big aromatics of creme de cassis, damp earth, licorice, and spice. Medium to full-bodied and fleshy, with elegance impeccably married with power and concentration, it is a layered, seamless, beautifully made Syrah to enjoy over the next decade. Tel. (510) 654-1230