The winning bidder will receive from McCrea Cellars, a 1.5L (Magnum) 2005 McCrea Syrah, Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, Red Mtn, Washington.

91 pts. Wine Enthusiast writes: "Small berries with thick skins give this wine concentration and tannin, making some extra time in the bottle mandatory. It's still tight, and the layers of graphite and earth complement without concealing the lighter floral aromas and pretty, wild berry fruit. It rolls into a complex finish with black fruits, cola, licorice and baking chocolate, all lightly applied and in perfect proportion."