Five Vintners 2002 Syrah Napa Valley

This is a wonderful medium-bodied wine, and at about $16, a steal for the price. A dusty, herbal, gamey, blueberry licorice nose gives way to more dark berry fruit and thick smoked meat and some oak on the palate. Smooth and balanced, with tannins that stay nicely tucked away in the background. A terrific expression of Napa Valley syrah.