The 2009 Syrah Sonnie's is a selection from the estate’s biodynamically farmed Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard in the Edna Valley. It is deeper and richer than the straight Sawyer Lindquist, but not terribly exciting. Here, too, there is an initial blast of dark fruit and French oak that never develops in the glass. Sonnie’s was fermented with 50% whole clusters and was aged in French oak barrels (50% new). Anticipated maturity: 2011-2017. Tel. (805) 698-3889; www.qupe.com