The 2008 Syrah Old 900 is dark, jammy and opulent. It, too, shows plenty of concentration but the 100% new oak comes across as a bit overwhelming. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014. Unfortunately I was not able to taste Alta Colina's 2009 reds, as they had just been bottled and the winery understandably preferred to give the wines time in bottle prior to showing them.Tel. (805) 801-5989; www.altacolinawine.com