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ST. HELENA, CA –  Damian Rae Winery today announced the availability of its latest hand-crafted premium wine, the Damian Rae 2007 Syrah from White Hawk vineyard (Santa Barbara County). “This first-rate wine has its origins in one of the world’s premier Syrah vineyards,” said John Tarabini, president. “The 2007 vintage promises to be as spectacular as last year’s highly-rated Damian Rae Syrah.”

Inky dark, this impressively smooth Syrah offers a tsunami of blackberry, currant, and plum flavors. The richness is balanced with fine, silky tannins, leading to a delightful finish. Barrel-aged for a full 18 months, this wine is now ready to drink, or it can be cellared and enjoyed in the years ahead.

A fine culinary experience can be created by pairing the Damian Rae 2007 Syrah with lamb chops, smoked duck breast, prime rib, or sausages and barbequed meats. The Damian Rae 2007 Syrah is priced at $50 and can be ordered while supplies last at www.damianrae.com.

Damian Rae Winemaker

Damian Rae winemaker Kian Tavakoli is a Napa Valley veteran who first earned his Viticulture degree from UC Davis, after which he spent four years learning cabernet sauvignon winemaking at the legendary Opus One. His amazing talent soon landed him the coveted role of winemaker at Clos Du Val where he ran their red wine program, including their highly-regarded reserve bottling. His wines routinely receive critical acclaim from reviewers around the country.

About Damian Rae Winery

Worlds away from the mass-produced wine products found on supermarket shelves, the boutique offerings that are Damian Rae are uniquely different, and perhaps reflective of the driving personalities of the winery’s founders, John and Sharol Tarabini. Veterans of the corporate world, the Tarabini’s have married the best practices of their business experiences with an uncompromising passion for quality winemaking. That powerful combination of complex forces has led to something very simple: first-class wines. For more information, visit www.damianrae.com.