Polished, focused and distinctive for its let-it-all-hang out plum, violet, earth, meat and spice flavors, lingering on the supple finish. Drink now through 2014. 250 cases made.??–HS??Region: Washington / Yakima Valley Select to Add

This Syrah, as in 2006, is the best of the Airfield reds, opening with varietal scents and showing some gamy, herbal, minty notes. Too much vanilla from the barrel aging takes over the finish, and the fruit does not have the concentration to stand up to it.——P.G.(9/1/2009)—— 84