The 2008 Red Wine Endangered Species, from five vineyards in Santa Barbara County, bursts from the glass with super-ripe blackberries, blueberries, and plums. White floral notes from the Viognier and Roussanne (5% and 3% respectively) add lift and freshness to the Syrah. This remains a huge, layered wine in need of further aging once it goes into bottle in August, 2011. Crushed rocks and all things mineral are woven into the dramatic finish. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022. Sanguis was founded by Matthias Pippig and his wife Jamie Kinser in 2004. These artisan, small production wines are made from top vineyard sources in a style that emphasizes textural richness and depth. Each wine is a unique, unto itself creation down to the blends, names and labels. The best wines are quite promising and bode well for the future.Tel. (805) 686-3086