The 2009 ONA Syrah spent 14 months in 30% new French oak. Dark ruby in color, it sports a pleasing perfume of smoke, game, pepper, and blueberry. Savory on the palate with good depth and balance, it is a very good value meant for drinking over the next 4-5 years. Importer: Evaton, Stamford, CT; tel. (203) 968-8220

Lightly firm, with toast, dark cherry and tobacco notes. This is a touch shy on flesh in the end, though. Drink now. 3,000 cases made, 400 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Chile / Central Valley-Chile / Rapel / Rapel Valley Select to Add

The 2007 ONA Syrah from cool Casablanca offers a perfume of spice box, smoke, and blueberry. Forward, racy, but uncomplicated on the palate, it can be enjoyed over the next four years. Importer: Evaton Inc., Stamford, CT; (203) 968-8220