Another outstanding wine from this team, the 2012 Syrah Rodgers Creek was fermented with 30% whole clusters and aged in 25% new French oak. It has a Northern Rhone-like feel in its peppery, olive, bacon fat and dark fruit-scented bouquet. This gives way to a medium-bodied, supple, textured red that has solid mid-palate concentration and a great finish. Drink it anytime over the coming 5-7 years. - Jeb Dunnuck

Classic Syrah notes of baking spice, violet, blue and red fruit, and subtle smoky notes. Juicy, ripe red fruit flavors on the palate lifted by fresh acidity and those baking spice notes. Just starting to show the first signs of evolution in its kirsch notes and hitting its peak drinking window now. Enjoy over barbecue.