The 2006 Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard offers up aromas of black currants, olives, sweet cherries, damp earth, and forest floor. This attractive, medium-bodied effort possesses more flesh and succulence than the aforementioned Purisima Mountain and Stolpman Syrahs. One of my favorite Central Coast wineries appears to have struggled with ripeness in the challenging 2006 vintage. However, at the same time, Qupe has also produced some impressive cuvees. The leanest, most austere offerings include two of the single vineyard Syrahs. Tel. (805) 686-9699; Fax (805) 937-2539