A beautiful blend of 96% Syrah and 4% Grenache, the 2008 Focus exhibits an opaque purple color as well as oodles of blackberry and cassis fruit intermixed with hints of camphor and smoke. Dense, layered, and impressively built with velvety tannins, a full-bodied, heady style, and a long finish, it should drink well for a decade or more. Tel. (805) 238-6932; Fax (805) 237-4152

A gorgeous effort, the complex, dense purple-colored 2007 Focus exhibits notes of incense, spice box, Christmas fruitcake, sweet cassis, and blackberries. With terrific texture, wonderful opulence, and seductive qualities that please both the hedonistic and intellectual senses, this full-bodied wine can be enjoyed over the next 5-6 years. Tel. (805) 238-6932; Fax (805) 238-7382

A blend of 97% Syrah and 3% Grenache, this pretty 2006 offers up scents of acacia flowers, blackberries, and cassis. Full-bodied and opulent yet fresh and elegant, there is a hint of minerality to this tasty, well-balanced wine. Consume it over the next 5-6 years. Tel. (805) 238-6932; Fax (805) 238-7382