Yarden 2002 Syrah

88 points

A stylish European type Syrah, with red frutis, like raspberries and light pepper. A bit too much new oak for my taste, but undoubtedly will age well. Naturally high acidity and grape tannins are apparent. This is only the second vintage. THe winemaking team is led by a Davis-trained American, now an Israeli citizen and then wines have that California-imitating France style- good extraction and balance, but too much oak.