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"A broad-shouldered Merlot, with concentrated black currant, black plum and generous cedary oak flavors. Fresh herb tones and muscular tannins grip the finish."

"The 2010 Pinot Noir Estate wraps around the palate with expansive layers of expressive dark red fruit. Mint, flowers and anise develop in the glass, adding further depth. This is another deep, beautifully nuanced wine, especially for the money. The Estate is a blend of fruit from Rincon and Rosemary’s. Winemaker Eric Johnson used some stems in the Rincon fruit, while the Rosemary’s was fully destemmed."

"Quite juicy, this features nice grippy briar and licorice snap notes coursing through the core of steeped black currant and fig fruit. Toasted, but integrated, with the licorice edge hanging nicely on the finish."

"Very pure-tasting, with an intense raciness to the peach, apple and green pear flavors. The creamy finish is long and fruity."

"It has a simple, very “winey” bouquet with touches of butterscotch and dried pineapple. The palate offers more than the nose, expressing good weight and balance in the mouth, with a hazelnut and mandarin-tinged finish that is bright and vivacious."