Teri and I did a mini-Horizontal this evening of a couple Novy Syrah's I picked up locally for $25 each (for a going out of business sale).

1999 Novy Page-Nord Napa Valley

Typically dense deep purple syrah color. Nose offers up dark fruits, bacon fat, and menthol. Plush and smooth on the palate with tangy acidity and plenty of tannic structure. Nice long finish. For me this edged out the Gary’s for near term drinking, but I think the Gary’s may have the better staying power. Excellent Syrah, but still a baby – better in 5 years.

1999 Novy Gary’s Vineyard

Color is nearly identical to the Page-Nord. Nose is bigger on the bacon/meat side of the spectrum, somewhat backward, but still offering the same dark fruit and less of the menthol. Tannins are more prominent than Page-Nord, and it’s just a but off balance in comparison (a tad volatile, but just a tad). Really needs more time, drink in no less than 5 years.