Somewhat simple, but richly fruity, this 2004 Syrah Cass Vineyard exhibits notions of dark berries, smoke, earth, and pepper. Medium-bodied and superficial, but pleasant, it should be consumed over the next 2-3 years. Other wines tasted: 2005 Hacienda Mourvedre Cass Vineyard, 2005 Grenache Cass Vineyard, 2005 “Rocking One” Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah Cass Vineyard.Tel. (805) 239-1730; Fax (805) 227-2889

Soft and sharp, this rustic wine has simple cherry, blackberry, leather, coffee and wintergreen mint flavors. It finishes with a touch of sweetened coffee. Might get better after a year or so in the bottle.——S.H.(8/1/2007)—— 84