Fresh and vibrant, a joyous mouthful of blackberry, currant and clotted cream flavors. Finishes with polished tannins and a hint of mint. Drink now through 2017. 166 cases made. -HS

The Eleni Syrah, sourced from old vines at Red Willow Vineyard, may lay claim to being the best of a very fine lineup. It is a densely fruity wine, with concentrated flavors of raspberry liqueur, set upon a foundation of liquid rock. Focused and precise, it is almost crystalline in its resonant elegance. — (7/1/2012) —94