Backward and powerful, as well as the slow to reveal its personality is the 1997 Syrah Roll Ranch. There is no doubting either its saturated purple color or subtle yet impressively ripe nose of cassis, smoke, vanilla, and spice. Deep, with exceptional intensity, this wine requires 2-3 years of bottle age, and should be consumed over the following 12-15. Tel. (805) 649-1674; Fax (805) 649-4651