91 Points Wine Spectator June 2009! Smoky and spicy on the nose. Deep and dark in color, this wine is full of plums and dried red fruits, with a long acidic finish. The Rattlesnake Hills Syrah perfectly illustrates what a slight elevation gain and low crop levels can bring to bear in terms of structure and acid. Made with 100% Organically Grown Grapes. Salmon Safe Certified. 100% Syrah Portteus Vineyards 50% New French Oak 50% Neutral American and French Oak Aged 19 months in barrel 13.9% Alcohol Bottled June 2008 Unfiltered and unfined 100 cases produced