Got to love classic syrah for under $25, undoubtedly one of the wine world's treasures. Very expressive nose of black olive, cured meat, wooded forest (after rain), baked plum, beef stew and a touch of the metallic smell of fresh blood. On the palate it's full of dark, waxy cherries, iodine, and cracked pepper; with ample acidity, grippy tannin and an iron minerality. Great length at this price, and embodies perfection with braised beef roast! Yahoo!!!!