The 2007 Syrah is a single vineyard offering from estate holdings in Santa Ynez. Composed of 89% Syrah and 11% Petite Sirah, it possesses a dense purple color along with notes of peppery meats intermixed with blueberry, blackberry, camphor, incense and licorice. Drink this broad, fleshy Syrah over the next 5-6 years. This winery was a perennial under-achiever until it was purchased by the huge Gallo empire. Since then, the quality has taken a dramatic turn for the better. Moreover, there are lots of values to be found at Bridlewood Estate Winery, especially their Red Blend 175.www.bridlewoodwinery.com