Here is what the wine critics are saying about Cedarville Vineyard 1999 Syrah:

The San Francisco Chronicle's 2001 TOP 100 WINES, November 4, 2001
"Cedarville Vineyard 1999 Syrah. Dense herb and pepper nose, with layers of dark fruits; intense full-bodied flavors, mouth-filling finish." The Chronicle's criteria for selection of the top 100 includes "wines that are true to type, and origin, have a good quality-price relationship, offer balanced drinkability and display aging potential when appropriate."

Connoisseurs' Guide, May 2001
"1999 Cedarville Vineyard Syrah - 93 points (2 puffs). Powerful, dramatic expansive aromas ranging from concentrated, slightly jammy blackberry fruit to scents of smoke, game and black pepper mark this wine as one which has the depth to go with its varietal complexity. It is full and solid on the palate with flavors that go on and on in spite of its ample tannins and finishing heat. Bottle aging of three to five years will help smooth it out. And, whether or not you can find this vintage from Cedarville, you might well want to remember the name. We predict that it will very soon rank with Domaine de la Terre Rouge and Edmunds St. John as the leading makers of exemplary Sierra Foothill Syrahs."

Los Angeles Times, July 18 2001
"Here, from the talented winemaking duo of Susan Marks and Jonathan Lachs, is one of the most deeply flavored Syrahs in my recent tastings. It is powerful, dramatic, expansive wine with concentrated blackberry fruit filled out by rich seasonings of wood smoke, vanilla, game and black pepper."

Laurie Daniel, San Jose Mercury News, June 27 2001
"The Cedarville Vineyard Syrah is a benchmark wine for the area. 1999 Cedarville Syrah. Aromatic and layered, with juicy bing cherry flavors and some chocolate and spice overtones. Ripe and very pretty, but with good acidity and structure. Highly recommended."

Anthony Dias Blue, October 17, 2001
"Cedarville Vineyard 1999 Syrah. Dark and intense, with clean, ripe flavors, good balance and intense plum and berry fruit; smooth oak and long finish. 88 points."