Betz 2006 Syrah La Serenne

Dark purple, nose of dark, dried fruit, cooked prunes and black fresh fruits. Burnt toast and pepper is readily apparent. The taste is dark fruit, and it's a medium bodied Syrah. From the Columbia Valley in Washington, it's from a producer, Betz, who is doing great things with Washington wine. About $59, it's a good value compared to Hermitage, though I like a few other Washington state Syrah wines as well or better at similar prices. Worth a try.