With different vineyard sources and blend from the excellent 2006, this is still a clear improvement, with true varietal character. White pepper, clove, herb, earth and still-sharp, angular berry fruit; fading into baking chocolate finish. The listed alcohol remains under 14%.——P.G.(8/1/2009)—— 91

From Stonetree vineyard, this tightly styled Syrah offers white pepper laced into plummy fruit. There’s a pretty floral/violet streak, and also darker notes of tar and smoke, suggesting some coiled power behind the rather light front end.——P.G.(8/1/2008)—— 88