The medium-bodied, healthy dark ruby-colored 2007 Syrah Thompson Vineyard offers pleasant red and black fruits, but a grapy, simple mouthfeel. This easy-going Syrah is best consumed over the next several years. Tel. (805) 245-9584

Feels too soft and rather one-dimensional, although the flavors are very good. The best thing about the wine, aside from dryness, is the richness of tannins. The fruit veers toward blackberry marmalade and currants. Doesn’t seem like an ager, so drink up. ——S.H.(12/15/2010)—— 86