Shows enormous complexity of flavor, a wine that really impresses for its myriad blackberry, cherry, currant, cola, grilled meat, sauteed mushroom, violet and chocolate flavors. If the structure were more firm, it would be a perfect wine. But this is Paso Robles, where the wines will always be soft. A blend of Syrah and Petite Sirah.——S.H.(12/1/2010)—— 92

Lots of juicy black currant, dark chocolate and black pepper flavors in this dark, dry, full-bodied blend of Syrah and Petite Sirah. But the alcohol of 15.8% makes it fiery hot.——S.H.(10/1/2009)—— 86

A blend of Syrah, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon, this robust, full-bodied red wine shows plenty of ripe fruit, but also quite a bit of sophistication and complexity. The flavors, of grilled blackberries and cherries, dark chocolate, pepper, roasted meat and spicy figs, impress for their depth, but you’ll also find firm, fine tannins that will help the wine develop over the next six years.——S.H.(11/1/2008)—— 90