Inky ruby. Dark berries, candied licorice, minerals and black olive on the nose. Medium-bodied and bright in the mouth, with taut blackberry and bitter cherry flavors complicated by tar, minerals and violet pastille. Gains flesh and weight with air and closes on a sweet floral note, with excellent length. This looks like it will need more patience than the Finn.

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The 2008 Syrah Eddies Patch, which includes one-third whole clusters, displays a dark purple color, terrific texture and notes of camphor, pepper, roasted meats and abundant blackberry and cassis fruit. This inky Syrah possesses superb intensity and richness, but sadly, it will undoubtedly be difficult to sell. Go figure!

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Firm, intense and peppery, with complex dried berry, mineral, tobacco and sage flavors. Full-bodied, yet light on its feet, even delicate, ending with supple tannins.

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