Bottled!
The ’09 Syrah is bottled. We got 11 3/4 cases (~141 bottles). Here is the label:
We discovered that is is far easier to cork when the cork has been briefly soaked. We were getting damaged corks until we figured that out.
The aromas in the garage were amazing. We kept getting the fruit, but then cinnamon aromas. Had to be from the barrels. Hope they stay in the bottle! This is by far the best red I have made.