The 2008 Syrah Estate is a big, full-bodied wine bursting with dark jammy fruit. It possesses good aromatic delineation and a voluptuous, caressing texture. This is a decidedly super-ripe, flashy Syrah with excellent balance but not a lot of subtlety. The 40% new oak is handled quite well, though. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2018. These two wines from Harrison Clarke are made in an overt, jammy style with tons of richness and textural opulence.Tel. (805) 686-0850; www.harrisonclarkewine.com