91 Points, Connoisseurs' Guide" There is no shortage of powerhouse Syrahs to be found in these pages, but this particular wine stands out for its admirable mix of polish and strength. It is indelibly varietal with deep berry-like fruit and rich oak to spare, and its wonderfully supple, almost velvety feel lends it an inviting sense of immediacy despite a bit of last minute heat in the finish. It is a wine with plenty ofroom for improvement, and a few years in the cellar will make a good thing even better.”

93 points, Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate: “…Powerful as well as impressively pure and elegant...tremendous harmony, depth, and persistence…”

The Hiltops Syrah bottling looks to showcase the unique characteristics of the limestone rich soils prevalent in the higher elevations of the vineyard. Angeli is a selection of a single block in the vineyard that produces the richest and most concentrated grapes on the ranch.