The generic 2006 Syrah Santa Barbara offers a wonderful introduction to a Santa Barbara Syrah. Notes of black currants, cherry liqueur, barbecue smoke, fruitcake, and pepper emerge from this deep ruby/purple-tinged, medium to full-bodied, lush, sensual wine. It is ideal for drinking over the next 4-5 years. Tel. (805) 688-1545

Ripe, intense and fleshy, with juicy wild and blackberry at the core, making this an appealing fruit-forward, full-bodied style that drinks well now. Drink now through 2011. 1,996 cases made.??–JL??Region: California / Santa Barbara / Santa Barbara County Select to Add

Shows lots of class and finesse in a Santa Barbara County red with crisp acidity, soft tannins and finely ripened fruit. Flavors of blackberry pie filling, oatmeal raisin cookie, cocoa, vanilla, smoke and black pepper lead to a clean, long finish.——S.H.(9/1/2009)—— 88