9% Zinfandel; 4% Grenache. There is always a question about consistency when a wine is made in large lots, but our sample of Kendall-Jackson's everyday-priced Syrah shows a professional hand with respect to composition and well-defined fruit. Fairly deep, nicely balanced and not so tannic as to preclude drinking now, it is a downright steal at the price. GOOD VALUE

Community Tasting Notes (average 76 pts. and median of 76 pts. in 1 note)

Moderate tannin. Lasting dark berries. A bit spicy.

4. Aug. 09