"Smooth in texture, with dense, ripe cherry and blackberry fruit, hinting at smoke and coffee as the finish expands nicely. Drink now through 2013. 263 cases made." 91 points - Wine Spectator, July 31, 2008
"The 2005 Syrah Annie Camarda delivers a more alluring perfume of meat, game, bacon, blueberry, and violets. Layered, ripe, and creamy textured, this hedonistic effort should evolve for 3-4 years and drink well through 2020." 91 points - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Issue 177
"(from Ciel du Cheval and Champoux vineyard fruit) Good deep medium ruby. Black raspberry, smoke and spices on the nose, plus a whiff of wisteria. Fruitier than the '04, with good spicy, floral lift and a peaty suggestion of Islay scotch. Plenty of acidity to frame the black fruit flavors. Not the last word in complexity but I prefer the balance and freshness of this wine to the 2004." 90 points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Nov/Dec 08 | 
