Reininger Ash Hollow Syrah 07

This seductive syrah has all the classic varietal trappings including the smoke! Ripe, u-pick blueberries surrounded by a garden of violets and lavender on a damp early morning where the warmth of mother earth rises to embrace the lingering smoke of an extinguished wood-fire stove ingratiating the palate with alluring, velvety tannins. - the winery

Wine Spectator says: "Chuck Reininger blends in 3 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, but this one tastes like it's all Syrah. It is fine in texture, with lively blackberry, pepper, and pomegranate flavors emerging all in one piece, persisting through the fine-grained tannins on the long, refined finish. Drink now through 2010.H.S."