2000 Stratford Winery Syrah [Central Coast] California. 14.5% alcohol. $8.00 a glass, Endless Vines, Franklin Lakes. $16.00 in several local stores.
Deep red color, deep hue, subdued aromas of fruit and spice, big explosive fruit with strong pepper notes, a bit of oak, medium mouth feel, long, single note fruit finish. No EGA. 2*.
There are some wines I taste, and wonder a bit about, but research on this winery has been unavailing, and I'm not sure I'd be very interested if I did find out more. The wine was ok, but not exciting, and the Syrah aromas and tastes were one dimensional. For the record.