As for wine and science, Jay I like the reasoning you gave me back in February when you associated winemakers using scientific technique to a structural engineer ensuring that a building is safe. I think to not use what is available to you to insure the public health could borderline ignorant or even irresponsible. Yes I am preaching like the converted but I don’t think anyone is saying that they want creativity replaced with AutoCAD Winery 2.0.

BTW, I love syrah for all the wrong reasons. When it was said that there are many different facets to Syrah they are correct. As a matter of fact, I am getting the impression that even the winemakers are unsure of its’ capability. No two taste alike (ok a bit exaggerated) but there is quite the variety. It’s like Cracker Jacks, always a surprise inside.
Just an added note,(a.d.d. moment) Cracker Jacks go really good with Champagne

As for the scores, I myself may look at them for a guide but my buying is only influenced if I see a 70. I like a lot of 85 score wines and a few 80’s. I hope that winemakers continue to just do their thing and I believe their sales will be the true scores.

As always, great job.