There are just over 1,000 cases of Plumpjack’s 2004 Syrah whick comes from two sources, the Stage Coach Vineyard and the cooler climate Hudson Vineyard in Carneros. About 40% whole clusters were utilized, and the wine shows no stemminess as a result. It boasts great ripeness, plenty of blackberry fruit intermixed with tar, flower, and pepper characteristics, and an opulent, rich style. This is an impressive Syrah offering that should be drunk during its first 7-8 years of life. (Release date 2/07)Tel. (707) 945-1220; Fax (707) 944-0744.