1 | Wine | Red Rhone Blend, Rhone Misc, $10 to $20

"the Trois Cepages is an outstanding wine. Ripe, pure, fresh and crunchy with loads of strawberry and kirsch fruit intermixed with earthy undertones, it should drink nicely for 5-7 years." Reviewed by Robert Parker.

"Reveals abundant aromas of crushed rocks, spring flowers and blue as well as black fruits in its darker, more cool climate style. It is completely different from the Grenache-dominated wines from the warmer climates of Cairanne, Rasteau, Vacqueyras or Gigondas. The impressive, deep, rich Vinsobres Les Cornuds comes from high elevation (400 feet) vineyards, and should easily age for 10 years." 90-93 pts, reviewed by Robert Parker.

"Displays an inky/purple color along with a dense nose of black fruits, forest floor, acacia flowers, pepper and licorice. It possesses fabulous fruit on the attack and mid-palate, beautiful ripeness (especially for a 2011), and a soft, well-made, opulent finish."

"Complex, heady scents of dark berry liqueur, Asian spices, potpourri and minerals. Stains the palate with intense blackberry and cherry flavors accented by white pepper and allspice. Finishes sappy and incisive, with outstanding clarity and persistence."

"Ripe fruit aromas of caramel and liquorice. Soft in the beginning, finishes robust and warm. A full-bodied wine".