The 2018 Syrah Santa Barbara has a medium to deep ruby-purple color and open-knit aromas of white pepper, garrigue, fresh blackcurrants and hints of blue fruit and flowers. Medium to full-bodied, it has a full fruit profile in a delicately styled frame, and it finishes long and peppery. 1,202 cases produced.

The 2017 Syrah Santa Barbara has a medium ruby-purple color and is scented of blueberry and boysenberry with black plum, charcuterie, earth, violet and a minerally undercurrent. The palate is medium-bodied and elegantly styled with fresh blue and black fruits, an approachable tannic frame and great freshness, finishing long and layered. A delicate expression that could be a great introduction to Syrah for those who aren't fans of the bigger styles. 1,341 cases produced.

The 2015 Syrah Santa Barbara reveals classic notes of roasted red and black fruit, grilled meat and bay leaf, followed by a medium-bodied, succulent palate with an ample core of fruit, fine tannins and a tangy, savory finish. This is an attractive, fairly priced expression of Santa Barbara Syrah.

Possessing lots of cool climate characteristics in its peppery, blackberry, violets and mineral-laced aromas and flavors, the 2014 Syrah Santa Barbara is fresh, elegant and medium-bodied on the palate, with nicely integrated acidity and fine tannin. It's a classy, easy drinking Syrah that has real character.

Adam's entry-level Syrah is the 2013 Syrah Santa Barbara County and it's a year in, year out sensational value. It's ruby/purple color is followed by textbook black and blue fruits, violets, salty minerality and cracked pepper-like aromatics. Medium to full-bodied, ripe, textured and seamless, with nicely integrated acidity and a full mid-palate, drink this pure, balanced beauty over the coming 4-5 years.