Nose of pepper and smoked meat. The mid-palate is a lighter red fruit profile with some definite pepper/spice. Balanced with nice acidity. 15% alcohol is pretty well concealed. This will improve over the next 5 years but is drinking well at present.
Is this a Doris purchase, or an ‘old school’ mailing list purchase?
Did you guys ever put together plans for a wine cellar, or are you spending all your money on Guitar Hero songs?
I notice Joe’s alcohols have really moved up the last few vintages.
I think I’m down to Arcadian and Rhys for mailers at present. Unfortunately the wine cellar is below the basement-A/V room remodel in the pecking order. One of these days it will happen.
Bump. The oldest thread I could find that is revivable. Just wanted to get it over with.
Good timing, Jay. Many Arcadian wine club bottles are being delivered today.
No Syrah for me though. 
I’ll post a note. That should kill this thread for good. From our friends Jenise and Bob’s cellar:
2005 Arcadian Syrah Stolpman Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley (1/15/2019)
Clear light red with pink edges. Very fresh nose, herbs, red cherry, strawberry and a bit of earthiness. Spicy red cherry flavours and a pretty balanced light finish.
Very elegant and fresh. At or near it’s peak. (91 pts.)