The 2009 vintage marked the beginning of several firsts for us. We faced a shortage of Syrah grapes and in the spirit of turning lemons into, well you know, we decided to produce our first blend, a fusion if you will, of 70% Syrah & 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2009 Fusione spent an additional year in 3-year old French Oak giving the wine a more pronounced Oak impact.