• 87 Points
    Russian Hill 2004 Ellen's Block Syrah (Russian River Valley)

    There's a deep, ultraripe core of cherry and blackberry fruit to this wine that's almost shriveled. You can sense that hint of raisins in the finish, which is very dry and on the astringently tannic side. It's a nicely fashionable wine, but not an ager, so drink now.

    — S.H. Published 12/1/2007
  • 87 Points
    Russian Hill 2004 Ellen's Block Syrah (Russian River Valley)

    There's a deep, ultraripe core of cherry and blackberry fruit to this wine that's almost shriveled. You can sense that hint of raisins in the finish, which is very dry and on the astringently tannic side. It's a nicely fashionable wine, but not an ager, so drink now.

    — S.H. Published 12/1/2007
  • 87 Points
    Russian Hill 2004 Ellen's Block Syrah (Russian River Valley)

    There's a deep, ultraripe core of cherry and blackberry fruit to this wine that's almost shriveled. You can sense that hint of raisins in the finish, which is very dry and on the astringently tannic side. It's a nicely fashionable wine, but not an ager, so drink now.

    — S.H. Published 12/1/2007
  • 87 Points
    Russian Hill 2004 Ellen's Block Syrah (Russian River Valley)

    There's a deep, ultraripe core of cherry and blackberry fruit to this wine that's almost shriveled. You can sense that hint of raisins in the finish, which is very dry and on the astringently tannic side. It's a nicely fashionable wine, but not an ager, so drink now.

    — S.H. Published 12/1/2007