The 2006 Syrah/Bonarda contains 50% of each component.  Aged for nine months in French and American oak and bottled without fining or filtration, this accessible everyday offering from legendary producer, Susana Balbo, delivers an alluring nose of baking spice, blueberry, plum, and black raspberry.  On the palate it is medium-bodied with loads of ripe red plum and spicy blackberry, a forward personality, good balance, and a pure, juicy finish.  Certainly enjoyable in its youth!