The Block B Syrah from Paderewski vineyard has shifted style over the years, as winemaker Jordan Fiorentini has tempered down on ripeness and alcohol. "This was my first year here, and it's ripe because it hung for a long time," she notes—this iteration was harvested on October 6-20 and clocks in at 16.2% alcohol. It was made with 15% whole cluster and aged 20 months in 56% new oak. It's still a lovely Syrah, ruby-black in color with wafts of tar and chargrill that give way to concentrated scents of cassis and violet. The palate is full-bodied, firm and ripe, with concentrated, spicy dark fruits and just enough freshness on the finish. 314 cases were made.

The 2010 Block B is a spectacular Syrah that shows exceptional aromas of licorice-infused black currants, graphite, dark chocolate, meat juice and serious minerality on the nose. Despite the overall size and intensity here, it remains incredibly fresh and delineated. Full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, this thrilling wine is textured, pure, perfectly balanced and gushes mineral and wet slate like qualities on the finish. Give bottles 2-4 years in the cellar and then drink over the following 15+ years. Drink 2015-2030. – August 2013 (Jeb Dunnuck)

Bold, ripe, deep and fleshy, with juicy red and black fruits and floral scents, offering flavors of black licorice, spice and pomegranate. This is tightly focused and supported by rich, fine-grained tannins. The flavors sail on through the finish. Drink now through 2023. – Web Only (James Laube)

Dark cherries, plums, melted road tar, licorice and smoke literally burst from the glass in the 2010 Block B, 100% Syrah from a block within Paderewski. Rich, full-bodied and voluptuous, the 2010 is a Paso Robles Syrah. The broad shouldered style is all about power. The 2012 was done half in concrete and half in oak. – July 2013 (Antonio Galloni)