The Wine Advocate-Robert Parker: 95 Points
"The 2009 Syrah Tinaquaic Vineyard is a big, imposing wine yet it also possesses marvelous balance. It shows stunning inner perfume and generous dark fruit, all supported by big, powerful tannins. I would not be surprised to see this wine age gracefully into its second decade of life. It is simply fabulous. The Tinaquaic Vineyard was aged in French oak barrels, 80% new. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2024".-A.G 08/2011

Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points
"Lots of lush, mouthfilling blackberry, cherry and raspberry fruit in this drily delicious wine. There's even a taste of dark chocolate and savory spices. The tannins are lush and smooth. Sensitive tasters will experience some severity of acidity, but that makes food paring all the more important. Needs rich, fatty meats and cheeses to tame it."-S.H

Appellation: Santa Maria Valley
Varietals: 100% Syrah
Clone(s): Durrell Vineyard selection(Sonoma)
Harvest: By hand early morning on October 6, 2009
Yields: 11/2 tons per acre
Crush: Whole berry destemmed into open top fermenters
Innoculum: Rhone L2056 after a 4 day cold maceration
Fermentation: 12 days, with punch downs 2-3 times daily
Barrel Regime: 100% Saury French oak barrels, 80% new
Racking: Once spring 2010, then again prior to bottling
Bottling: March 8, 2011 without fining or filtration

Winemaker's Notes:
Enticing aromas of violets, white pepper & cassis, followed by a mouthful of allspice, almond skin & cherry tart flavors with generous tannins.-Bill Wathen

The Wine Advocate: Robert Parker: 94 Points
" The 2009 Syrah Williamson Dore Vineyard(includes 5% Viognier) sweeps across the palate with layers of beautifully delineated dark fruit. White flowers, licorice and blueberries come together in this graceful, restrained wine. The supple, silky finish is quite attractive, yet this comes across as needing at least another year in bottle for all of the elements to fully harmonize. The Williamson-Dore spent 16 months in 500 liter Hungarian oak barrels, 50% new. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2021"-A.G 08/2011

Wine Enthusiast: 93 Points
"Ripe and decadent as usual, maybe even more so in blackberry tart, melted dark chocolate and spicy plum flavors with a touch of funky bacon. You can't help but be impressed by the richness. Saved from being a mere fruit bomb by acidity and lush, smooth tannins. Drink now."-S.H

Wine Spectator: 91 Points
"Dried berry, herb, underbrush and sage give this a dry, cedary edge. Full-bodied, ending somewhat simpler. Grenach, Syrah and Mourvedre. Drink now through 2018. 325 cases made".

Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley
Varietals: 100% Syrah
Clone(s): 65% Entav 174; 30% Enfav 877; 5% Viognier
Harvest: By hand, September 29, 2009
Yields: 1 1/2 tons per acre (2.2 ppv)
Crush: Whole berry destemmed into small, open top fermenters
Innoculum: Rhone L-2226 after 6 days of cold maceration
Fermentation: 15 day active, with punchdowns 3 times daily
Barrel Regime: 16 months in 500 litre Hungarian oak casks, 50% new
Bottling: March 8, 2011 without fining or filtration

The Wine Advocate-Robert Parker: 94 Points
"The estate's 2009 Cuvée Jeanne Marie is a blend of 54% Grenache, 23% Syrah and 23% Mourvedre that spent 16 months in French oak barrels ranging from 2-4 years of age. It is a deceptiveily medium bodied wine laced with crushed flowers, licorice, leather, wild herbs and cherries. The Jeanne Marie is exciting, yet understated, with dazzling purity and a long, seamless finish. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2022".- A.G 08/2011

Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley
Varietals: 54% Grenache/ 23% Syrah/ 23% Mourvedre
Clone(s): Tablas(Grenache), Entar 174 & 877(Syrah), Tablas(Mourvedre)
Harvest: By hand early morning on Sept 26, Sept 29 & October 5
Yields: 1 1/2 to 2 tons per acre
Crush: Whole berry destemmed as individual lots into open top fermenters
Innoculum: After 3-5 day cold maceration
Fermentation: 14-20 day active, with manual punchdowns 2-3 tims daily
Barrel Regime: 16 months in 2, 3 and 4 year old French oak barrels
Racking:Grenache and Mourvedre racked to blend late winter 2010; Syrah winter 2011
Bottling: March 8, 2011 without fining or filtration