IN A TASTING OF AMERICAN SYRAH that cost up to $50, these were our favorites. Good Syrah will age beautifully for at least a few years. In general, these are good with red meat and hearty winter food....

2002 Dunham Cellars Syrah, Columbia Valley--Best of Tasting
This has it all; concentrated blackberry-blueberry fruit, black pepper, intensity, weight and a long, dry finish. The 2003 is also excellent, and the 2001 was our favorite in our last tasting.