More Crozes-Hermitage in style is the 2007 Syrah Estate. Abundant amounts of whole clusters are used, and the result is a wine offering notes of black olives, truffles, earth, black cherries, and black currants. With sweet fruit, very good acidity, beautiful density and length, and a long finish, this 2007 is a dead-ringer for a top-notch vintage of Jaboulet's Crozes-Hermitage Domaine Thalabert.Given proprietor Ehren Jordan's experience working in France, it is not surprising that his wines possess French-like acid profiles as well as an unmistakable minerality. Jordan continues to fashion some brilliant white wines, including purchased fruit from John Alban's vineyard in Edna Valley. There are six Pinot Noir cuvees produced at Failla, with the total production now reaching 4,000 cases. Ehren Jordan's undeniable strength is demonstrated by his touch with Syrah.Tel. (707) 942-4699; Fax (707) 942-5142