Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar:  Rated as Outstanding.  "Vivid ruby. High-pitched red and dark berry aromas are complicated by notes of cracked pepper, Asian spices, violet and smoky minerals. Lively, finely etched red fruit flavors are framed by silky tannins and gain richness with aeration. Leaves notes of blueberry and black raspberry behind on the spicy, impressively persistent finish. Davis told me that this wine's pH is very low and that it weighs in at 13.7% alcohol. He vinified it with 50% whole clusters."  Nov/Dec 2009

Winery:  "The 2006 Sleepy Hollow is as close to the Northern Rhone as you will see from here in California and is still a true California Syrah. It is not big; it is not dense; and it is savory rather than big forward fruit. What I love about this wine is that it will not leave you feeling fatigued after a glass or two."

Wired For Wine:  In the mood for a delightfully light and lively Syrah?  We have just the ticket in this Arcadian Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Syrah.  Uncork that first bottle, and focus on the earthy, smoky side of this California red with a platter of wild mushroom tartlets.  The velvety tannins, spices and very subtle layers of fruit make this Arcadian the perfect partner for grilled meats, from steak to duck, tuna and venison.  How about a seared filet of tuna with steamed bok choi on the side?  Don't forget to drizzle oyster sauce over the greens... The black pepper nuances and smoky minerals will make this Sleepy Hollow ruby a natural match for steak grilled your favorite way.  Be generous with the salt!  And finally, if you're doing takeout, make it Peking duck with a heady Hoisin sauce for dipping the pancake bundles with cucumber, duck and scallions.  Hello, "spicy, impressively persistent finish"...  If you have any more room, pour a few more glasses and nibble on a tangy Pecorino.   Heaven in a glass...

Size:  750ml
Varietal:   Syrah
Alcohol:  13.7%
Ageing:    26 months in 2 year old French oak barrels
Region:  Santa Lucia Highlands, central California
Limited production:  274 dozen