title: Coeur d'Alene 2005 Switchback Red Red (Washington)
description: Coeur d'Alene Cellars does a fine job with Syrah. This has much the same satiny, sexy black fruit as the more expensive Opulence bottling, but it is more accessible and forward, with less power in the back end. Still, it's quite delicious, and the smoky tannins add some extra authority.
variety: Red Blend
designation: Switchback Red