Once again the Broken Press is a beauty worthy of sipping on as well as pairing – this should be by the glass at In the Smoke, Creekside’s back deck bistro overseen by Chef Nathan and his outstanding array of smoked meats. Aged 24 months in 30% new French and doling out what Syrah should: meaty, smoky, brooding dark fruit, tart cassis, smoked meat, robust tannins – there’s fruit lingering in the background ready to pounce in a few years (so lie this one down 2-3 years for best results) … there’s even a hint of mocha on the finish, just to make you say “wow”. Price: $42.95 – Rating: **** ½