The 2010 Natura Syrah contains 2% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec in its makeup. It saw 20% of the wine aged for 6 months in French oak, the balance in stainless steel. Purple in color, it offers up a pleasing perfume of pepper, game, violets, and blueberry. In the glass it is medium-bodied, friendly, spicy, and surprisingly lengthy for its modest price. Drink this very good value over the next 2-3 years. Emiliana claims to be the largest organic winery in the world with over 2200 acres in production. All of their wines are made with organic or biodynamically farmed fruit.Importer: Banfi Vintners, Old Brookville, NY; tel. (516) 686-2577

Inky and tight smelling, with rubbery black-fruit aromas. The palate is full, tannic and a little choppy, but the flavors of olive, blackberry, black cherry and herbs are good. Finishes rustic and a touch salty, with good bounce and verve.——M.S.(6/1/2011)—— 86