Aged for 14 months in French barriques, 30% new, the 2009 Vineyard Selection Gimblett Gravels Elms Vineyard Syrah has a deep garnet-purple color and toasty, warm blackberry aromas over notes of vanilla, white pepper and nutmeg. Medium bodied with a backbone of crisp acid and some chewy tannins, it offers a good mouthful of taut berry and spice flavors, finishing long. Drinking now, it should remain good to 2017. Importer: South Pacific Wines LLC, New York, NY