2003 JC Cellars - Syrah Philary Vineyard

From a steep, rocky, Napa vineyard, the 2003 Syrah Philary Vineyards (34 cases) has an opaque saturated purple color in addition to a backward but promising nose of smoke, blackberries, and spice. This closed Syrah requires considerable aeration, but it is exceptionally concentrated, tannic, and among the most primordial wines of this portfolio. Give it 2-3 years of bottle age, and drink it over the following 10-12 years. Tel. (510) 749-9463; Fax (510) 864-0897