Stones | $10 to $20

"Well made, reasonably priced and delicious. The nose offers plenty of crisp blackcurrant, raspberry leaf and mint aromas that are well defined and have a Pauillac-like personality. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp black smoky fruit. This is very harmonious and focused with a clinical, crisp, focused, balsamic finish. Bravo – this is a great wine."
Reviewed by: Neal Martin - 90 pts

"Alluring, with a polished structure that lets the smoldering bay leaf, anise, steeped plum and warm paving stone notes play out. Shows latent grip and solid depth."

"Classic Merlot aromas of dark cherries, cedar, pipe tobacco. Anise, stone and cherry blossoms. Yeah, believe it! Super smooth....a true Velvet Devil."

..."Intense hop character, both flavour and bitterness. A bit smooth and a bit crisp with some malt flavour ...A little biscuit and grain, some malt sweetness and fruity ester..."

"Pale golden platinum color. Slightly musty stone fruit and beeswax aromas. a very supple entry leads to a round medium-bodied palate with coconut cream, dried papaya, yellow pepper and cinnamon bark flavors. Finishes with a long, woody, sweet spice and pepper fade."

"Intense aromatics of lime blossom, nectarine, tangerine, melon, wet stone and guava that build into aromatics of nutmeg, Bing cherries and kiwi. The palate is concentrated, ripe and succulent with wonderful lush fruit and mineral notes. The concentration is framed by ripe acidity that gives lift to the wine as it moves to the mid-palate. The flavors on the mid-palate echo the aromas with a deeper not of honey. The wine moves seamlessly into a finish that goes on for some time before finishing crisply. The lasting impression of the wine is great purity and intensity balanced by wonderful juiciness and succulence."

"An elegant palate of fresh stone fruit and juicy peach gives way to floral notes of honeysuckle and jasmine."

"Burnished copper color. Stewed prune, raisin toast, and caramelized nut aromas follow through on a soft, brisk entry to a dryish light-to-medium body with a distinct walnut fudge note. Finishes with a wet stone, raisin box, and pepper dust fade."

"Aromas of sweet cream, roasted nuts, golden raisin, an delicate spice follow through on a supple, satiny entry to a moderately sweet medium body with nice balance and a fresh whipped cream and delicate wet stone fade. A very nicely crafted and balanced Irish cream liqueur."

"Brilliant golden amber color. Roasted nut, caramel, dried heather, and delicate sherried oak aromas follow through to a very round, smooth and dry medium body of dry caramel, delicate peat, and nut shell flavors. Finishes with nicely warming toffee and mellow white pepper fade with a touch of river stones. A very solid and mild blended Scotch."

"Pale golden yellow color. Honeyed toast, spice, and caramelized nut aromas follow through of a soft entry to a dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body with a tongue warming white pepper and wet stone fade."