Six Sigma’s Tempranillo continues to be one of the most interesting bottlings of this Spanish variety in California. This ’06, like its predecessors, is dry and medium-bodied, and shows a pleasant combination of cherry fruit brightened with fine acidity and wrapped into ripe, smooth tannins. It hints at complex notes of hummus, olives, smoked meat and anise. Try now as an offbeat alternative to a big Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. ——S.H.(12/15/2010)—— 90