The core of plummy fruit in this kosher Syrah has an odd combination of lemony tartness and an almost Band-Aid flavor. One taster perceived an unusual green olive-caper note which doesn’t necessarily help things. Offers a wood-accented sour lemon finish. ——W.E.(10/1/2001)—— 81

Big and inky, with perfumed fruit, a gamy note, and a whiff of smoked meat. It’s got all that you expect from a French country Syrah, including body and black fruit. Not terribly complex or polished, but it’s one of the better kosher offerings of this varietal. Will do wonders for brisket.——M.S.(5/1/2000)—— 84