The 2009 Syrah Rodgers Creek Vineyard (from barrel) caresses the palate with layers of expressive, sensual fruit. The wine is understandably quite primary and young, but nevertheless impresses for its textural elegance and shape. This needs time to come together but is immensely promising, even at this early stage. The 2009 Rodgers Creek is 92% Syrah and 8% Viognier, co-fermented. The wine spent 27 months in French oak barrels, 90% new. Drink: 2014-2024.