The 2005 Syrah Rominger Vineyard from Yolo County is an earthy, peppery example displaying resiny, herbal notes, an elegant overall personality, but a leaner, more austere style. Tel. (510) 865-7007

It’s pure Rosenblum, as sweet as a confection, as delicious as a filling made from blackberries, cherries, chocolate, licorice, cinnamon, vanilla and white sugar. It’s impossible not to be impressed and troubled by a wine such as this.——S.H.(12/1/2007)—— 87