Tried this last night:
1. NovyFamily Syrah ChristensenFamilyVnyd/RRV (14.4%; www.NovyFamilyWines.com) SantaRosa 2006: Very dark color w/ little bricking; strong blackberry/boysenberry/Syrah/spicy classic Siduri oak/smokey slight black pepper fairly complex lovely nose; soft/smooth/lush rather spicy/blackberry/Syrah/light peppery strong Siduri/smokey/Fr.oak very slight tangy/metallic bit complex flavor w/ light smooth/ripe tannins; very long classic Siduri oak/smokey strong blackberry/Syrah/spicy/bit peppery some complex/mature Syrah finish w/ light smooth tannins; lots of classic Siduri oak but plenty of ripe Syrah fruit; probably not going to get any better & should drink up.
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A wee BloodyPulpit:
1. Adam&Diana are, of course, known for their PinotNoirs, and rightfully so. But I find I like more his Syrahs and Zins. He doesn't get the recognition he deserves for his Syrahs. And so reasonably priced.
Not sure if Syrah fits into his new Clarice program.
Tom