Cafaro - 2001 Cafaro Family Vineyards Syrah

This was tasted out of a half bottle. Generally speaking a fairly average wine, with less than anticipated concentration, and higher than ideal alchohol level. The wine had some interesting flavors, particulalry of dried tomato and mint. However, it could have used a bit more thickness, as it seemed to drop fairly quickly.

I would say that the wine was a pretty decent food wine, and would pair with some difficult foods like artichoke, creamy sauces, and ham. Most of the foods wouldn't be what I would place it with based on the label, which would make me expect to pair it with heartier, richer fare. Overall, the wine was a bit of a puzzle but a bit interesting. Bronze.