: : , , , skip to main skip to sidebar Chez Ray Winemaking Trials , tribulations and . tips Saturday , July 28, 2012 Updated Review : Chez Ray Syrah , Lodi , CA , 2004 S4 By way of background The Chez Ray Syrah , 2004, code S4 was made from Lodi grapes , fermented warm , with a combination of French and American . oak Original review September , : 2010 In the glass : Medium to deep red in the glass , no brick . overtones On the nose : Sweet , fragrant , knitted red fruit , some muddled strawberry and raspberry blended . in On the palate : Light and subtle , feels like raspberry juice in your mouth , showing a touch of acid , a touch of sugar and a touch of tannin . nbsp But there is only the merest hint of fruit , so I could not call this balanced . nbsp It is a pleasant , bright ,