2005 Mill Creek Syrah 91 points

Mill Creek 2005 Corner Pocket Vineyard Syrah (Dry Creek Valley); $32

Beautiful, but to tannic, with a couple of years of rest I would rate this even higher. Northern Rhône is the model for this dry, single-vineyard wine. Freshly milled black pepper, blackcurrant, black cherries and mint. A very nice oak component comes out on a long finish. Best after 2011.