There are only 400 six-packs of the 2002 Syrah Lorraine Vineyard. A flamboyant wine with a sensational nose of blackberry liqueur melted licorice acacia flowers crushed stones and a hint of blueberries it is seamlessly assembled with fabulous concentration an expansive full-bodied palate and an amazingly long finish that lasts well over a minute. Consume it during its first 10-12 years of life.

Intense and deeply concentrated with layers of wild berry cranberry blackberry and a charcoal?pencil lead edge that leads to a firm wall of tannins that clamp down tighly on the finish ending with a rich earthy mouthfeel. Best from 2006 through 2012. 450 cases made. -JL