Also rock-solid, as well as a serious value, the 2011 Syrah is medium to full-bodied, rich and rounded, with a hedonistic slant to its chocolaty dark fruits, licorice and toast. It too is a crowd pleaser that will dish out loads of pleasure over the coming 3-5 years.
These forward, up-front and delicious efforts are made by Mike Januik and in almost all instances, they represent solid values.
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