Opaque ruby/purple in color, the 2008 Syrah Ampelos Vineyard, from the cool-climate Santa Rita Hills region, displays wonderful floral, blackberry, charcoal, and camphor notes, with some background earth and spice. Rich and chewy, full-bodied, and loaded, this is a big, back-strapping Syrah that will benefit from another year or two of bottle age. It should keep for 10-12+ years.