($44) Dark ruby. Sexy, perfumed nose combines violet, bitter chocolate, gunflint and exotic woodsmoke. Sweet, lush and gamey, with captivating flavors of gunflint, game, dark chocolate and flowers. Like a new-wave Northern Rhone wine. Finishes juicy, gamey and long, with fine tannins.

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The saturated blue/purple-hued 2001 Syrah Reva Vineyard Estate reveals a huge nose of melted licorice, crushed rocks, creme de cassis, blackberries, pepper, and spice. This voluptuous, rich, intense Syrah possesses a 40+ second finish. This beauty should hit its prime in 1-2 years, and last for 10-15. Most of these wines are sold via Alban's mailing list, so if you love Rhone Ranger wines, it's time to enjoy these remarkable offerings.

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Tremendous; dark, dense, rich and concentrated, with layers of beef carpaccio, blackberry, wild berry, exotic peppery spices and touches of tar and herbs, finishing with a long, rich, detailed finish. 1,450 cases made.

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Dark ruby color. A sweet meaty bouquet with good fruit on the nose. Soft fruity on the palate with good acidity and jammy blackberry flavors and a long finish. Soft wood overtones. Extremely satisfying syrah with just the right amount of alcohol and tannins.