2005 Bradford Mountain Grist Vineyard Syrah

Three days old and with just over a half a bottle left. Having been stored in the fridge for the past two days, oxidation slowed considerably. After warming up to cellar temperature (50 degrees) and subsequently just below room temperature, its black fruits (cherries, blackberry) emerged along with a soft, yet prolonged finish; I don't get blueberry or plum, but I certainly agree with 88 points. Paired with Kansas City strip steaks embedded with crushed peppercorns, sourdough baguettes, and boc choy. Here's what James Laube had to say about it:

Ripe, rich and fleshy, with intense blueberry, wild berry and plum notes that are well-centered and complex, ending with firm tannins. Drink now through 2011. 500 cases made.–JL