The 2009 Red Blend La Croce is a unique Sangiovese/Syrah blend. It shows lovely balance in its supple, harmonious dark fruit. Syrah seems to dominate the wine’s personality, while the Sangiovese is mostly felt in the wine’s softer textural profile vis-a-vis the other wines in this lineup. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022. Stolpman is located in the Ballard Canyon, one of the prettiest spots in the Santa Ynez Valley. Stolpman focuses on Rhone varieties and works exclusively with estate-grown fruit from biodynamically-farmed vineyards. Sashi Moorman oversees winemaking. Tel. (805) 688-0400; www.stolpmanvineyards.com