The 2007 Syrah Rosella’s Vineyard offers a dense black/purple color, a beautiful, sweet nose of spring flowers, espresso roast, cassis, blackberries, bouquet garni, charcoal, and earth, fabulous fruit, a full-bodied mouthfeel, sweet but noticeable tannin, and an exceptionally long, textured, plush finish. Drinking beautifully already, it should develop even more over the next 2-3 years. Enjoy it during its first decade of life. Two tremendous Syrah offerings from Roar are about as good as one can find in New World Syrah. The two cuvees reveal minor differences, with the Garys’ Vineyard having a slight edge in terms of more floral notes in the aromas, and, therefore, slightly more compelling interest. However, that’s splitting hairs at this level of quality.Tel. (831) 675-1681; Fax (831) 675-1683

The 2006 Syrah Rosella’s Vineyard boasts gorgeous aromas and flavors of fried bacon interwoven with acacia flowers, blackberries, cassis, and an undeniable minerality. It possesses fabulous precision and purity, an opulent, fleshy, voluptuous palate, and a long, 40+ second finish. This is a stunning Syrah to consume over the next 7-8 years.One of the superstar performers in the Santa Lucia Highlands, Roar produces both spectacular Pinot Noirs and Syrahs. These two offerings are not to be missed!Tel. (831) 675-1681; Fax (831) 675-1683

The inky/blue/black-tinged 2005 Syrah Rosella’s Vineyard offers up scents of charcoal, acacia flowers, blackberries, blueberries, and burning embers. This full-bodied, powerful, concentrated effort reveals more structure than the Santa Lucia bottling as well as a distinct minerality/earthiness. It should drink well for 6-8 years. Tel. (831) 675-1681; Fax (831) 675-1683