“Fresh aromatic layers of mint sit atop crushed red cherriesand wild strawberries, with light clove and thyme on the nose. The palate is rich and enticing with black cherries, plums, rhubarb, pomegranate seeds, black olives and freshly picked rosemary leaves. Tremendous texture, structure, and refreshing acidity carry this wine to a robust finish of orange zest and black tea leaves.”

“This is a fragrant Syrah redolent of blackcurrants, green olives and violets. It’s a vibrant, concentrated wine that’s lipsmacking with fresh black-cherry flavors etched with herbs and smoke. An immediately enjoyable yet complex wine wrapped up in layers of fine, silky tannins.”

“A Syrah-dominant blend augmented by Grenache, this perfumed Côtes du Rhône is redolent of violets and blueberries. While luscious in concentration, it’s brightly balanced in acidity too, offsetting flavors of black plum and blackberry with twists of sour-cherry acidity. A supple wine with chalky, persistent tannins that’s ready to drink now.”

“While the nose of this textbook Marsanne opens with delicate whiffs of quince and apple, it builds on the palate with rich, creamy swirls of banana cream and lemon custard. Touches of garrigue and bitter almond lend savoriness. A plump, powerfully concentrated wine with a soft, sunny acidic balance, it’s still far from peak. Allow time for a long decant if approaching young.”

“Shows nectarine, light honey and melon notes on a light frame. Snappy and refreshing, with hints of dried herbs and hay. Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Viognier. Drink now.”