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"Surprisingly good, the medium-bodied 2008 Crozes-Hermitage exhibits aromas of tomato skin, roasted Provencal herbs, red and black currants, cherries, spice and earth. It should drink well for several years." -Robert Parker

"The 2011 “1300” Malbec is aged in American and French oak in equal portion. It has a toasty bouquet of blackberry and licorice, with a touch of hickory emerging with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with dense, dry tannins and a powdery texture, although there is more than enough fruit concentration on the finish to keep you satisfied. Drink now."

"Pungent aromas of minerals, apple and ginger. Slightly perfumed floral flavor of good intensity; finer and more intense than the Aria cuvee."

"The 2010 delivers more “Oriental Spice” in the nose and on the palate than past Pinot Noirs! It also has more acidity and less oak than past e?orts. he highlights are Maraschino and dark cherries followed by strawberries, mocha, vanilla and sandalwood. he ?nish is ?rm, tight and spicy with the underlying minerality we like to see in our Pinots."

"Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2009 Shiraz has a pronounced nose of blackberry compote, blackcurrant cordial and chocolate box with touches of dried mulberries and mint. Concentrated on the medium to full bodied palate, the rich expressive fruit is nicely structured with firm chewy tannins and crisp acidity, finishing long."

"Bottled the week of January 16 (a week before I tasted it), the 2009 Pavie Decesse (from a tiny 9-acre vineyard on the limestone slopes above Pavie) is an uncommonly fat, succulent, rich, 1,000-case cuvee with 14.3% alcohol. It boasts an inky/blue/purple hue along with notes of incense, spring flowers, roasted espresso, chocolate, licorice, blackberries and blueberries. Even though it is aged in 100% oak, the wood is virtually non-existent. An inky blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the wine exhibits a flawless integration of acidity, alcohol and tannin. This opulent, viscous, thick, juicy St.-Emilion will be accessible in 5-7 years and last for three decades."
-Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate - 98 pts

"Gorgeous aromas of ceps and dark fruits with lots of forest fruit too. Love the nose o forest fruits. Incredibly deep. Full-bodied, with super chewy tannins. Powerful and rich with hints of wood. This is a powerful yet classic wine. I love the complexity to this—the balance. The density and compacted character to this is superb."

"Medium-deep garnet in color, it offers aromas of spice cake, warm raspberries and kirsch with a hint of white pepper. Medium-full bodied in the mouth, it has soft tannins, medium-high acid and a medium-long finish."