A Syrah of considerable proportions. It shows the volume and drama that most Santa Lucia red wines display, with a tremendous depth of fruit. The flavors range from blackberries and cherries through milk chocolate to currants, bacon and black pepper. Interesting to note that the winemaker was the longtime Monterey legend, Steve Pessagno.——S.H.(4/1/2010)—— 91

Too soft and sweet, with pie-filling flavors of blackberries, cherries, raspberries, anise and cocoa. Lacks the acidity and tannic structure to balance the sweetness, but lots of people will savor it anyway.——S.H.(5/1/2009)—— 84