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"Ruby red with hints of purple. An explosion of fresh fruit on the nose (red currant, mulberry, raspberry, cherry and prune) balanced by a zesty spiciness. Vibrant fruit flavors from the Nero d’Avola are nicely balanced by ripe, soft tannins and a refreshing acidity."

"Peach, flowers and hazelnut on classic Puligny nose. Then sweet and fruity in the mouth, with very ripe stone fruit flavors complicated by hints of honey and menthol. The dusty, slightly aggressive finish displays excellent density and an intriguing flinty character. Boasts impressive volume for village wine." Reviewed by Stephen Tanzer.

"The J. Christopher 2010 Pinot Noir Chehalem Mountains Nuages mingles plum paste with beef blood, suffused with granular though fine-grained tannins and accented with cinnamon and tamarind, and possesses what’s turning out to be something of a house-typical smoky overtone all reinforcing an analogy to Cornas that breaks down only when it comes to this wine’s buoyant palate impression. Crushed stone, fruit pit, and vanilla inform the prolonged, bittersweet finish. This ought to be worth following for half a dozen or so years."

"The look is deep, while the edges are bright with cherry hues. The nose is pleasant, spicy and in full bloom with a subtle oak presence. The wine is medium-bodied and well balanced with an elegant and long finish."

"A rich bouquet of peach pie and kumquats, a full mouthful of flavor with ripe stone fruit, bright Bartlett pear and crème fraîche. The texture is soft, round, smooth and succulent with hints of sweet oak, and a nice, long, beckoning finish."