"As a group, the Ojai Syrahs rank among the very richest and most deeply extracted wines of this month's line-up, and this particular bottling is all about size, ripeness and pure power. Its intense, full-volume aromas of chocolate, game and very ripe berries are followed up with bold and outgoing flavors that are simply loaded varietal spice and extravagant fruit. There is more than a little tannin coming on at the finish, but there is no let-up at all in terms of richness and fruit, and while so sweet and fleshy as to tempt early drinking, this is one best set aside for three or four years."