The medium-bodied 2004 Z Three (44% Syrah, 34% Grenache, and 22% Mourvedre) exhibits a dark ruby/purple color as well as a sweet nose of red and black currants, cherries, smoke, and flowers. An elegant attack is followed by tart acids, which seem to exacerbate the tannins. Other wines tasted: 2006 Viognier, 2005 Roussanne.Tel. (805) 688-9339; Fax (805) 688-8796

Firm and muscular, with taut wild berry and blackberry fruit that's well-structured, gaining depth and complexity and ending with sage and mineral notes and chewy tannins. Decant for now. Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache. Drink now through 2011. 997 cases made.??–JL??Region: California / Santa Barbara / Santa Ynez Valley Select to Add