2005 Neyers Syrah Hudson River RP--88--90 WS--88

Wine Spectator: 88 Points
Score: 88 Release Price: $48 Country: California Region: Napa Issue: Web Only - 2007 A rich, beefy style, with intense wild berry, leather, sage and herb notes that some will find fascinating. Balanced, complex and long on the finish. Drink now through 2012. 288 cases made.--JL

Robert Parker: 88--90 Points
Wine Advocate # 168 Dec 2006 Robert Parker (88-90) Drink: N/A From Carneros, the 2005 Syrah Hudson Vineyard seems simple and straightforward compared to its two siblings. A dark ruby hue is accompanied by chunky black cherry fruit, pepper, herb, and chocolate notes. While pleasant, it is over-shadowed by the two more impressive Syrahs. It was good to see longtime wine enthusiast, national sales rep for Kermit Lynch Importers, vineyard owner, and wine producer, Bruce Neyers, who has one of the most important palates on the West Coast. Neyers, who utilizes the services of Ehren Jordan of Turley Wine Cellars as his winemaker, has consistently turned out beautiful Chardonnays as well as fine Merlots, Zinfandels, and Syrahs. 2005 appears to be a fabulous vintage for Chardonnay as most exhibit intense aromatics, super purity of fruit, and surprising freshness for wines of such density and power.