2010 Estate Red Wine

This wine opens with aromas that are both lifted and deep: black currants and star anise, cracked allspice, licorice root, manuka honey and sassafras. There are brambly cane fruit notes reminiscent of blackberries and boysenberries along with exotic spice of cardamom and saffron; rose petals and toasted cherry pits. On the palate one finds vibrant forest strawberries, bing cherries, clove ...

The immediate illusion of sweetness and confection of blackberry fruit is entwined with dark chicory and juniper tannins and the faintest whiff of harness leather. The primary fruit character begins to prickle like summer with smells of rain on hot sunbaked sandstone.

Intense violet color. In the nose, aromas of black fruits, violets andspices. Mineral and graphite notes. Great balance and freshness in the mouth, with good concentration and medium structure. Soft tannins and persistent finish.

Enticing red berry fruit aromas blend with rhubarb and cola. Delicate notes of anise and baking spices lace the fruit to unfold a rich palate of black cherries supported by medium fine-grain tannins. The finish lingers with attractive subtle toasty undertones, fine acid, and excellent balance

Dark, deep ruby color. Aromas of cherry, black cherry and plum fruit of raspberry and blackberry, toasted marshmallow and vanilla with hints of cocoa powder, chocolate and graham cracker. On the palate toasted oak and marshmallow with cherry and raspberry and hints oflicorice, cocoa powder and sweetness, medium plus body with well integrated tannins that linger on the long finish. ...

The nose consists of violets, black currant leaf, ripe wild berry and integrated spice of the Cabernet grape. Mulberry and blackberry are the dominant fruit flavors enhanced by a tight palate with silky grape tannins and elegant complex cedar oak, so typical of Penley Style. A very generous mid palate with a hints of licorice and chocolate lingers on the ...

Fragrant and concentrated, the nose is defined by a dark fruit spectrum of forest fruits, cherries and mulberries in the forefront, with complementary layers of anise, cloves and savory oak in the background. Violets, mocha notes, toasted brulee and hints of fresh camphor provides further substance to this classical and complex Shiraz. A bright and lively entry features blood plums, ...

This youthful wine features a striking ruby garnet color. Complex aromas of blackberry and red plum follow lively notes of black pepper, clove and forest floor. Red cherries and currants dominate the fruit components in the mouth while flavors of pepper and tobacco also emerge in harmony with the aromas. The texture is rich on entry and glides all the ...

Bright red fruits are the initial impact of this Pinot Noir. Raspberry, strawberry, and bing cherry set the tone and the bright acidity from the cool 2010 season give the wine a wonderful balance on the palate. There is a hint of rose petals and violets lending a nice floral component. The oak is subtle, but present, with a light ...

The Alexander Valley signature style is evident in this delicious Cabernet: bold fruit aromas and flavors centered on red plum and boysenberry, and a rich and mouthfilling texture with soft tannins, allof which we've framed in the finest oak barrels for just over 16 months. Enjoy over the next 3 6 years.

This complex Pinot Noir is a big and full of body. Not over the top, but skirting the line beautifully; this wine flirts with power, depth, richness and elegance simultaneously. This harmonious cuve opens with expansive warm aromas of spices and black fruits with a hint of floral notes. The mouth mirrors the aromas with full flavors of black cherries, ...

The 2010 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is rich and robust. Black cherry, raspberry and currants combine with toasty oak and spice. Grilled pepper steak or herb-roasted rack of lamb are favoriteswith this smooth and powerful wine.

The 2010 Napa Valley Merlot follows in the traiditon of Whitehall Lane Merlot - a big, substantial "Cab lover's blend" that utilizes exceptional estate Merlot, Merlot from other oustanding valley floor vineyards, and Syrah deftly blended to dial in the balance and power.This engaging Merlot delivers lush ripe cherry, spice, plum and toasty oak flavors. It is impressively concentrated yet ...

The Antica Napa Valley 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon is pure, rich, and structured a style that showcases layers of ripe plum, blackberry and wild berry along with accents of mocha and espresso. The wine has firm tannins yet ends with an elegant, graceful presence.Blend: 100% Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon

#57 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2012Petalos del Bierzo is assembled from old hillside and hilltop vines across from Bierzo's western edge. The wine is vinified for immediate appeal, but it retains the estate's signature finesse and restraint.

This wonderful blend of AVAs will knock your socks off with the 2010 vintage. A marriage of Roco's estate Wits' End vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains and the Marsh Estate Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, this wine is sure to please with its deep richness and finesse.

Dark ruby red color. Aromas of blackberries, plums and blueberries with hints of black pepper. Fresh red berry fruit flavors with subtle and elegant oak characters. The 2010 Merlot is hand-harvested fruitfrom the Veramonte Estate vineyard hillside plantings in Casablanca. Veramonte implements aggressive canopy management that results in ripe and polished fruit with a long finish.

Deep and live ruby red color. The wine has a very elegant and evident Carmenere typicity, showing lovely black pepper aromas with hints of red berries, chocolate, a bit of vanilla and black plums. In the mouth is distinctively smooth, with rounded and soft tannins. Long finish. The oak is beautifully integrated and balanced. The grapes come from our Arcangel ...

As Santa Ynez Valley's first estate winery, Firestone helped pioneer viticulture in this quiet, rural area. The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon is rich, dark and weighty with mocha, cola, berries, vanilla and spice.

Eberle's Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon displays 100% varietal characteristics blended from several distinguished Paso Robles vineyards, including Eberle Estate. Approachable and enjoyable in its youth, showing flavors of plum, bing cherry, blackberry with a hint of cedar and moderate tannins.The rich dark fruit flavors and moderate tannins found in the 2010 Vineyard Selection Cabernet ...

A ripe, fleshy style, with blackberry and fig sauce notes laced with bittersweet Grenache. Powerful and layered, with classic Cabernet aromatics. Dark and ripe, with a nice loamy edge lurking on the finish.Made from 100% hand-selected Cabernet Sauvignon from the best parcels of the estate. The grapes are carefully chosen and fermented in small lots to preserve the vineyard identity. ...

#83 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2012The "Twelve Clones" Pinot Noir is drawn from the finest vineyards of the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation, including Morgan's own organically farmed "Double L" estate - which, in the 2010 vintage, accounted for 56% of the final blend. The "Twelve Clones" designation denotes the original diverse Pinot plantings at the Double L, which is ...

Dark violet color with ruby reflections. The nose is rich, with aromas of black fruits, like blackcurrants, blended with typical Carmenere spice characteristics. Perfectly balanced on the palate with tannins that are smooth and soft.Blend: 85% Carmenere and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon