Full bodied yet very supple, this borders on being fat but does offer attractive cranberry and herb aromas and immediate drinkability. Cranberry, cherry and spice notes mark the palate, lingering briefly on the finish. Drink now.
— J.C.
(7/1/2012)
This is a very drinkable Gigondas despite being very much in the savory-spicy style. Leather, garrigue, cinnamon and clove are the dominant notes, softened by silky tannins and modest cherry fruit. Drink now–2015.
— J.C.
(7/1/2012)
Buoyed by pleasant black-plum fruit and healthy doses of licorice and peppery spice, this sturdy, medium-bodied wine may lack a little charm but ticks all the other boxes, ending long and balanced. Drink now–2018.
— J.C.
(10/1/2012)
This full-bodied blend of Viognier, Clairette and Grenache Blanc is a pretty typical white from the Southern Rhône. It’s largely neutral in aroma and flavor save for a modest melon note, with a weighty mouthfeel. Drink soon.
— J.C.
(10/1/2012)
Soft and rounded, this has plenty of warm fruits, but misses the acidity, crispness and texture. There is a pepper note on the finish.
— R.V.
(7/1/2012)
Marked by a touch of nail polish on the nose and a slight pickle-brine note on the palate, this is otherwise a medium-bodied, cherry-fruited blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah.
— J.C.
(2/1/2011)