Agreed. Have had this a number of times and found it to be a very pleasant wine. Smooth with a nice mouthfeel. Fruit isn't too overpowering. Should improve further over the next few years as the fruit component softens up.

2002 Cakebread Cellars Syrah - USA, California, Napa Valley, Carneros (9/13/2008)
Opened, not decanted, and allowed to sit for 45 minutes. This is in its prime and beginning to fade. Nicely balanced, good fruit, light tanins. Not as overpowering as 2+ years ago. (89 pts.)