93
points
MacCallum 2002 Syrah (Yakima Valley)
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$25
This is 100% Syrah, just 100 cases produced, and jumps right to the top ranks of Washington’s best. Plenty of full frontal oak, but right behind it comes dark, serious, massive fruit. Beautifully layered, from hints of citrus peel, to red and blue berries, into the peppery and smoky finish, it is elegant and seamlessly integrated through flavors that last a full…
— P.G.
(12/15/2004)
93
points
MacCallum 2002 DJ Red Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Yakima Valley)
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$28
Syrah makes up almost three quarters of the blend; the rest is Cabernet, and the results are spectacular. This tiny winery (50 cases of this were produced) has come up with a meaty, substantial, poised and polished effort that offers both heft and elegance—a rare combo. Dense, deep blueberry in color, it sends up evocative scents of violets and berries, then…
— P.G.
(12/15/2004)