| The 2001 Syrah/Grenache is blended 50/50 of each varietal,
all from the Litton Estate Vineyard. Showing plenty of
color, the wine has an opaque ruby core that fades to a
garnet/ruby rim. The nose has wonderful warm aromas of pipe
tobacco and toasty oak along with black plums, perfume,
floral and peppery spice. The mouth is treated to a pleasing
fleshy consistency with flavors that follow the nose. Drying
tannins provide a sound structure. Masculine yet elegant,
overall the full body of this wine shows flowing balance and
parts with a generous lingering finish. |