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Focus on California’s Central Coast (Nov 2013)

(48% syrah, 28% cabernet sauvignon and 24% petit verdot; 100% new French oak): Saturated ruby. A sexy, highly perfumed bouquet displays dark berry preserves, lavender, incense and smoky Indian spices. Smooth, palate-staining blueberry and floral pastille flavors show outstanding depth and energy, thanks to bright acidity and a peppery spice nuance. A zesty mineral note…

The Annual Red Bordeaux Report (May 2003)

Medium red. Cool yet ripe aromas of raspberry, cherry, licorice and minerals. Sweet and intensely flavored, with hints of tobacco and smoked meat. Nicely full and balanced wine, finishing with sweet but firm tannins and very good length.

1999, 1998 and 1997 Bordeaux (May 2000)

Deep red. Ripe, mellow aromas of currant, coffee, cocoa and smoked meat. Suave, round and seamless, with excellent concentration and subtle depth of flavor. Finishes with sneaky length and fine, ripe tannins. A stylish wine with more grip than recent vintages of this wine have displayed.

Northern Rhône: Solid ’14 Reds and Outstanding ’15 Whites (Jul 2017)

Bright violet. A deeply perfumed bouquet evokes ripe dark berries, licorice, allspice and incense, lifted by a smoky mineral overtone. Coats the palate with intense blackberry, boysenberry and cola flavors that spread out steadily with air. Shows a suave blend of richness and finesse, finishing very long and sweet, with smooth tannins sneaking in late.

Brunello di Montalcino: Sleek ’13s, Surprising ’12 Riservas (Apr 2018)

Bright red. Spicy dark berries, flint and brown spices on the aromatic nose. Supple and broad but youthfully reticent; intriguing suggestions of spice and orange peel complement the flinty red cherry and dark berry flavors. Finishes with substantial but polished tannins. This really needs some time to expand in the bottle.

Brunello di Montalcino: Sleek ’13s, Surprising ’12 Riservas (Apr 2018)

Bright red. Spicy dark berries, flint and brown spices on the aromatic nose. Supple and broad but youthfully reticent; intriguing suggestions of spice and orange peel complement the flinty red cherry and dark berry flavors. Finishes with substantial but polished tannins. This really needs some time to expand in the bottle.