Deep ruby in color, true complexity is revealed with a powerful nose of boysenberry, cocoa, blackberry, cherry, and lilac. The palate echoes these dark fruits with blueberry and dried cherry, along with cinnamon, cola, and violet notes. The firm, well-delineated tannins soften after decanting, resulting in a smooth, silky mouthfeel that seamlessly unfolds layer upon...

Aromas of ripe berry and cherry lead to an exotic array of deep, spicy red fruit including cherry compote, framboise, cranberry, and hints of kirsch that are well-balanced within a sensual texture. winner for the conservative price that merits a solid now and should evolve into a 96 point experience over the next 5 years.

A rich bouquet of dark fruit, espresso, and elegant oak leads to a sultry experience featuring a complex array of dark fruit, cedar, semisweet chocolate, exotic spices, graphite and blackberry flavors.

Features a complex array of dark fruit, cedar, semisweet chocolate, exotic spices, espresso and blackberry flavors…finishing with elegant oak and soft tannins that will drink well tonight or anytime over the next 3 years, peaking in 2011 in our estimate.

The 2005 Summit, a Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot, exhibits aromas of roasted herb, black cherries and cassis. In the mouth, lavender, espresso beans, and blackberry are deftly melded together with a hint of dark chocolate on the sultry finish that we savored a full 30 seconds. This...

This seriously tasty wine defies the oh-so friendly price. This sensational new release displays thrilling notes of ripe, creamy blackberries, blueberry-pie, and a dash of spicy oak. The velvety finish includes flavors that include black cherry, chocolate, and dark spices with soft tannins that make this an impressive experience now but sophisticated enough to last...

The Atonement Chardonnay fills the glass with scents of fresh cut mango, lilies and grapefruit that greet delicate aromas of white tea and fig. An elegant, textural palate of apple butter, almond and cinnamon dust is structured around the wine’s pleasantly snappy acidity and silky texture.

Bouquets of citrus fruit and blossoms drive the aromas of this inviting wine. Opening with kaffir lime leaf, sweet orange peel and ripe pommelo with hints of juniper berry, the flavors are bright and woven together by veins of flinty minerality. delicious, creamy texture creates a foundation for the pallet with subtle hints of barrel...

Gorgeous aromas of raspberry, boysenberry and dark chocolate lead out, then expanding onto the palate with undeniable richness. broad and brooding wine, with a layered texture and a sweetness to the tannin, which makes it accessible while young but should also prove its aging potential. Almost addictive in it’s purity and concentration.

Deep crimson hues reflecting its full, rich body, this uber-impressive new wine captures your attention immediately. The opening aromatics of spices and dried floral notes give way to black cherry and mocha. As it opens, the aromatics continue to develop and perfumed floral notes become more dominant. An initial tease of pomegranate and cranberry move...