Approachable right off the hop ... lots of full flavoured fruit: cherry, raspberry, with nice balance of tannins and acidity; should develop further in both the fruit department and more Syrah characteristics are due. Drinks well now and should be good for the next 7+ years with ease ... this will be an exciting wine to have in the cellar cause it's an exciting wine right now. Price: $39.95 - Rating: ****+