Calix Cellars 2004 Syrah Masked Man Vineyard Napa Valley

I picked up a bottle of this in Napa last week. I enjoyed the Calix Cellars Parmalee-Hill Vineyard syrah a couple years ago at Butterfly Restaurant in San Francisco, and wanted to see if I would enjoy this one as much.

You're damn right I did.

I waited until the very last sip of this wine to write this tasting note, which is unfortunate because it has so much going for it. The flavors are inviting -- some classic syrah gaminess, plus some dark chocolate, bright currant and new oak. Very mild tannins. A very fun drink. I think I paid about $35. That's a great price for this wine.