The deeply-colored 2003 Fabius (100% Syrah) is a powerful wine. It exudes masses of unabashedly super-to-over-ripe dark jammy fruit, toasted oak, licorice and black currant flavors with terrific concentration on the palate, great length and just enough freshness to keep things in balance. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411