2002 Columbia Crest Reserve Syrah

[dananne]

Decanted 30 minutes a before 1st pour and through evening. Deep reddish-purple in color, with a nose of meat and chocolate. Dark fruit flavors almost are secondary to the flavors from the nose, particularly the chocolate, which Anne liked. Thick in the mouth, and creamy in texture, like whole milk (or, come to think of it, chocolate milk!). Though the tannins are quite smooth, this one should continue to drink well for 3-5, no problem. Alc. 14.2%. We paid $18 locally, which was a decent value. Overall, I find them a reliable producer and good P/Q, but have yet to taste the '03s that Bucko found beneath standards. FWIW, WS gave it a 93.