From a vineyard between St. Helena and Calistoga, this is a good Syrah, but nowhere near as good as the winery's Sonoma bottling, probably because the location is too hot. The wine is soft and melted, although the fruit and chocolate flavors are delicious.

From a vineyard between St. Helena and Calistoga, this is a good Syrah, but nowhere near as good as the winery's Sonoma bottling, probably because the location is too hot. The wine is soft and melted, although the fruit and chocolate flavors are delicious.

From a vineyard between St. Helena and Calistoga, this is a good Syrah, but nowhere near as good as the winery's Sonoma bottling, probably because the location is too hot. The wine is soft and melted, although the fruit and chocolate flavors are delicious.

From a vineyard between St. Helena and Calistoga, this is a good Syrah, but nowhere near as good as the winery's Sonoma bottling, probably because the location is too hot. The wine is soft and melted, although the fruit and chocolate flavors are delicious.