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"This boasts a lively mix of dark plum and dried blackberry flavors, flanked by thyme and tarragon accents. Dark chocolate oozes from the finish."

"Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2010 Lodge Hill Shiraz gives notes of black cherries, blackberries and black plums over freshly cracked black pepper, dried Mediterranean herbs and lavender. Medium to full bodied and with very crisp acid, it fills the mouth with vibrant berry flavors textured with a medium level of fine grained tannins, finishing long and a little herbal."

"My favorite of this collection is the 2009 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley. Aromas of cedar, cinnamon, clove, rose petal, and cherry compose the bouquet of this velvety-textured, easy-going, impeccably balanced Pinot. There is enough material here to ensure another 5-6 years of enjoyable drinking. It makes a good case for the art of blending."

"Our 2012 Girard Sauvignon Blanc showcases aromas of lime peel, lemon meringue and grapefruit. On the palate notes of papaya, mango, pineapple and citrus accent the bright acidity."

"Smudged on the nose with baked red cherry and soy aromas. The palate is crisp and ripe on the entry with touches of red currant and wild strawberry, leading to a poised finish with good length, if not great complexity."

"Sweet, with luscious apricot, peach compote and golden raisin held up by a well of latent acidity that drives the spice, chalk and candied lemon zest notes on the long finish."

"Brambly blackberry and raspberry fruit on the nose with a touch of dried herbs and tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with dusty tannins, fleshy black fruit and a smooth, harmonious, crowd-pleasing finish with a savoury edge."

"A very pretty, remarkably soft-textured Sagrantino. The wine reveals gorgeous inner perfume in its vibrant dark fruit, with terrific overall balance. The only thing missing is a little more varietal definition. Still this is a highly pleasing and accessible Sagrantino to enjoy over the next few years."