TN: 1998 Justin Vineyards Estate Syrah

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This was part of my Wine Society shipment last year, and now I wish I tasted it earlier so I could have ordered more!

I didn't have high hopes for this one since I was so disappointed in their 98 Cab Sauv. Was I in for a pleasant surprise! This one initially had me thinking I was drinking a Zin. It had bright fruit flavors (cherry) with a light spice that really had me thinking "99 dry creek valley zinfandel." After about 30 minutes in the glass the fruit flavors began to darken and a dusty component came into play which convinced me I was drinking Syrah. The last glass for tonight was terrific and I'm looking forward to tomorrow when I'll finish off the second half of this one. Not a wine that will have you into deep thoughts, but a thoroughly enjoyable wine that I'd recommend. If you have any, it's ready now or I'm sure it will sit for another year and a half...