2005 Castelli Knight Ranch Syrah

There are 370 cases of the 2005 Syrah Castelli-Knight Ranch. No weakling at 15.7% alcohol, it comes across like a Rhone Valley Hermitage given its good acidity, structured, tannic, masculine mouthfeel, and enormous, rich, camphor-infused blackberry fruit. It requires 3-5 years of cellaring, and should keep for two decades. Previously recommended: 2003 Cuvee Moriah (93), 2003 Syrah Alder Springs (95), 2003 Syrah Alder Springs The Terraces (96), 2003 Syrah Castelli-Knight Ranch (96), 2003 Syrah Cuvee Keltie (94+), 2003 Syrah Griffin’s Lair (95), 2003 Syrah Kobler Family Vineyard (92), 2003 Syrah Obsidian (96), 2003 Syrah Walker Vine Hill (94).  Tel. (707) 591-0782; Fax (707) 591-0784