2001 Hogue Genesis Syrah

So I had a stuffy nose which obviously impacted my sense of smell and I suppose my taste too.

This is a good red wine, especially for the money. But there wasn't anything about it that popped and made me feel it is one of those special wines to remember.

It has a soft plum-like taste with a bit of pepper/spice. There is a medium "bite" at the end. Someone told me this is caused by tannins.