The 2009 Syrah Tinaquaic Vineyard is a big, imposing wine yet it also possesses marvelous balance. It shows stunning inner perfume and generous dark fruit, all supported by big, powerful tannins. I would not be surprised to see this wine age gracefully into its second decade of life. It is simply fabulous. The Tinaquaic Vineyard was aged in French oak barrels, 80% new. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2024+. I was blown away by the wines I tasted from Foxen. Low yields, late harvests, fully destemmed fruit and bottling with no fining or filtration are some of the elements that define these exceptional, fine wines. Tel. (805) 937-4251. www.foxenvineyard.com