Earth-shattering Syrah fruit, blended with a bit of Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon, trembles throughout the nose with cherry and spice. On the palate, black cherry flavors dominate, along with ripe berries and plum, in a sweet earth context, with a leather highlight in a long, moderately tannic finish.

88 points
"Another soft, fleshy wine is the 2006 Earthquake Syrah. It has some hefty alcohol at 15%, but the wine is pure and has plenty of black fruits, underbrush, and meaty notes in a full-bodied, classic Syrah style. Drink it over the next 5-6 years." Robert Parker, August 2009