From one of California's top grand cru vineyards, Carlisle's 2007 Syrah James Berry Vineyard is a staggering effort. This site's chalky, limestone soils give the wine superb intensity as well as extraordinary laser-like focus. Blue and black fruit, graphite, ink, and camphor aromas soar from the glass of this superb, fabulously concentrated, full-bodied, layered wine that lasts for 45+ seconds. Drink this remarkable Syrah over the next 10+ years.- RP