Served blind, and my spidy-no-like-syrah senses failed me. Silky, very pretty, ripe and mouth-coating but maintaining a lightness; fruit driven, cherry and floral. Lacking syrah typicity (which is a good thing to my palate), but very enjoyable and well made.

Was less enamored with this wine than others at the table. Nose was quite nice, but a somewhat hollow mid palate and clipped finish suggest it is getting on in years. A treat to try, though. =

ham hock, bacon, forest fire; intense. +

Showed as very young and primary despite its ten years, though some of that could have been the company of older Bordeaux.

Completely outclassed by the '88 Auslese poured alongside it. Good acidity, elegant Mosel frame, but little to distinguish it. =/-

Dry, very rich. Green apple, citrus, baking spices. Good (=)

Charred and smoky; dull, unexciting

Focused, racy. yum. +

Good, but in tough company alongside Prum's Sonnenuhr 88. =/+

Beautiful nose of citrus fruit salad and honey. Sweet candied lemon, botrytis, stone fruit on the chalky, rich palate. I was much more enamored by this than others around me, despite the protruding alcohol. Very good. ++

Reserved nose of leather and an austere palate. The mouthfeel is beautiful, silky, but there is little fruit or character. The tannins are fairly light, and a couple of hours of air did not offer much improvement, remaining simple and reserved.

Very classic nose, focused palate, medium finish. Very nice. +

One of my favorite wines of the night, with amazing richness and complexity, but cut by piercing acidity and amazing balance. Excellent. ++

Fairly complex nose, quite quaffable, though neither memorable nor remarkable. =

Leather, earth, red cherry, and yummy yummy funk. Drinking beautifully, but no hurry to drink up. Very good. +

My note consisted of the word "Yum," followed by an exclamation mark. This word was circled. Twice.

toasted almond, salinity, savory; very vibrant and fresh

Very weird, strange wine. Deep, intense color; very complex nose, with a salinity and saltiness. I don't think I *enjoyed* this wine, but I kept returning to it as it was strangely captivating.

Very pale fruit. Sourness dominating with time.