Intense dark ruby red color with sweet aromas of blackberry, plum and cherry accented with compelling hints of leather and smoke followed by a mouthful of delicious fruit flavors and soft, silky tannins. Double Gold - International Eastern Wine Competition 2007 Gold Medal - New World International Wine Competition 2007 Gold Medal - Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition 2007 Gold Medal - Tasters Guild International Wine Competition 2007 Four ½ Stars - Houston Chronicle , June 6, 2007 86 Score - read more... Intense dark ruby red color with sweet aromas of blackberry, plum and cherry accented with compelling hints of leather and smoke followed by a mouthful of delicious fruit flavors and soft, silky tannins. Double Gold - International Eastern Wine Competition 2007 Gold Medal - New World International Wine Competition 2007 Gold Medal - Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition 2007 Gold Medal - Tasters Guild International Wine Competition 2007 Four ½ Stars - Houston Chronicle , June 6, 2007 86 Score - Wine Enthusiast, September 2007 86 Score - The Beverage Tasting Institute, June 2007 87 Score / Best Buy - The Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine , July/August 2007 Recommended - The Connosisseurs' Corner, September 2007 "Ripe blackberry flavors and light notes of pine and chocolate are sweetened by hints of vanilla for added richness." Recommended - Santè magazine - Annual Buying Guide, March 2008 "Brimming with cocoa, black fruit, and complex notes of exotic spice and licorice." 2005 Syrah Fact Sheet Months in barrel: 16 months (hide)