"Vivid ruby. Intensely perfumed bouquet displays scents of blackberry, truffle, dried violet and cracked pepper. Juicy dark berry flavors are alluringly sweet and show no rough edges. Becomes deeper and sweeter on the finish, which is long, chewy and gently spicy."

"The 2007 Wallace is a blend of 75% Shiraz and 25% Grenache aged for 12 months in seasoned French and American oak. Deep crimson-colored, it reveals a fragrant bouquet of cedar, scorched earth, pencil lead, black cherry, and blueberry. On the palate it has an elega (more...)

"Very ripe strawberry, with hints of blackberry on the nose. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a ripe, fruity finish. Lots of fruit. Love the texture. Not imported into the U.S. Best after 2011. 300 cases made."

"The estate's top bottling the 2001 Brunello di Montalcino 123 is made in a similarly large-scaled, super-ripe style. It presents generous amounts of sweet fruit, chocolate and toasted oak sensations with outstanding concentration and length on the palate. Though n (more...)

"This blend of 70% Grenache, 15% Mouvedre, 15% Carignan is Villeneuve's top, old-vines cuvee. Michel Bettane says this is the best wine of the appellation. Its Latin name speaks volumes; this wine is made up of fruit harvested from 100 year old vines. Can be drunk (more...)

"Ruby-red. Pungent aromas of dark berry preserves, incense and smoked meat, with a hint of dark chocolate. A bit clenched, with deep dark berry and bitter chocolate flavors framed by dusty tannins. Hard to judge today. The finish repeats the cherry note and clings (more...)

"Still young, grapey and deep purple in color, this effusive Syrah opens with scents of violets and tart berries. It bounces into a tangle of berry and bright, high-acid fruits, also tasting a little briny and hinting at gamy smoked meat flavors that are waiting to (more...)

"Amavi's Cabernet constitutes almost three quarters of the winery's total production, and it's a gem. The aromas of fresh bread dough waft over dark plum and berry fruit. Baking spices, dark chocolate, and a streak of coffee runs through it. A lush mix of Walla Wal (more...)

"The 2007 Petite Sirah is a well structured wine with good acidity, smooth tannins, and it exhibits rich, dark fruit that pairs well with full flavored foods. The Petite Sirah farmed for this vintage comes directly from winemaker Jeff Miller's Clayton Road Ranches (more...)

"This is an exceptional and unique wine. Composed of 65% Treixadura, and the balance Albarino, Louriero, and Torrontes, this fresh, rich and racy white just begs for shellfish to be paired with it. Loaded with minerals, slate, flowers, white peach, blueberry, guava (more...)

"Classic Cabernet. Compelling. Complex. Cedar. Cassis and Dark dark cherry. This is a Cab not to be missed." -Winery

"Foxen's Rhone Ranger offerings include the dense ruby/purple-colored 2005 Syrah Williamson-Dore Vineyard. It offers plenty of new oak on the nose along with meaty, earthy, black raspberry and cherry fruit. This opulent, full-bodied, rich, impressive Syrah should d (more...)

"A zesty refreshing wine with great balance. Guava, pineapple and quince aromas complement the lively, fresh yet complex palate that finishes with a lingering sensation of tropical fruit and wild honey." -Winery

"A collaborative effort between Chateau Ste. Michelle and the Mosel's Ernst Loosen, Eroica consistently ranks as one of the West Coast's finest Rieslings. As this latest version so aptly demonstrates, it is also very much deserving of patience. While it presently f (more...)

"A brilliant wine of deep red color with purple hues. The nose displays aromas of cherries, plums, cloves and vanilla, as well as a hint of smoke suggesting elegance and complexity. The mouth-feel is round and warm, balancing both fruit and spice. The finish is lon (more...)

"Intense, fresh and vibrant, with rich, full-bodied beefy currant, pepper, spice and leathery herb scents that are well-focused and persistent, ending with firm tannins. Grenache and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2013. 148 cases made."

"Barrel 27 introduces its awesome Rhone-style white blend, the "High on the Hog"! A blend of 42% Viognier, 34% Roussanne, 24% Marsanne with all the fruit coming from Paso Robles' s French Camp Vineyard, one of the best on the Central Coast. A straw gold / brass in (more...)

"The 2008 Malbec Angel Paulucci Vineyard spent 12 months in 20% new French oak. It is a glass-coating opaque purple with a pleasing perfume of cedar, spice box, violets, and black cherry. Structured in the mouth, it is balanced by plenty of succulent fruit. Drink i (more...)

"The 2004 Barbaresco Montefico is simply dazzling from start to finish. It is fresher and more structured than the Asili, with layers of dark cherries, violets, menthol and flowers that come to life on a vibrant, powerful frame. Refined yet powerful tannins round o (more...)

"Balanced, rich and explosive. Think red plums, bittersweet cocoa with hints of smoke and cedar. SO SMOOTH, SO NAUGHTY, AND SO VERY, VERY NICE." -Winery