Stones | United States, $10 to $20

"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."

"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..."

"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."

"Clear. Sweet aromas of tangerine gelatin candy, citrus frosting and delicate juniper follow through on a smooth, silky entry to a dryish medium body with rice candy, orange salt water taffy, mild pine sap notes. Finishes with a dry-yet-fruity dreamsicle stick-like, herb, and wet stone fade. A little confected, but very nice and highly approachable."

"Golden in color with aromas of tropical fruit, peach, vanilla and hints of sweet oak. Medium bodied and complex with a well balanced mouth feel offering tropical & stone fruit, mineral and citrus flavors. Ending with a satisfying creamy finish."

"Nicely integrates arbor vita, piquant fruit pit, and stone or pencil lead elements into a satisfyingly sappy matrix of sweetly ripe mulberry and purple plum. A hint of salt offers welcome saliva inducement to what after bottling ought to be worth following 2-3 years."

"...Nutty doughy malt, moderate body shows some chewy malt. Dodgy hop bitterness comes through at the end with a big, but proportionate, puckering piney citrus flavour. Hints are caramel and earth as well..."