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"Its deep ruby/purple color, notes of sweet black currants, incense, camphor, and spice box, and medium to full-bodied style are accompanied by a wine with excellent fruit intensity, purity, and length. It should drink well for 10-15 years. Good value." -Robert Parker

"Deep violet color. Brighter and more lithe than the 2009 version, offering fresh red berry and floral aromas and flavors and showing a touch of youthful jamminess. Lively and focused, with very good back-end clarity and lingering spiciness. Still very young but I find this delicious now."

"Ruby-red. Dried cherry, licorice and herbs on the nose. Sappy and focused, with juicy acidity giving lift to the flavors of bitter cherry and licorice. Finishes firm and taut, with drying tannins and a touch of bitter chocolate."

"The estate’s 2010 Pinot Noir Cuvee Alyce is the ripest and flashiest of these wines. Some readers may appreciate the pure exuberance and flashiness of the Cuvee Alyce, although personally I find more finesse in some of the other wines. Cola, black cherries, French oak and spices blast through to the juicy, expressive finish."

"Bright medium ruby. Complex aromas of kirsch, blackberry, licorice and dark chocolate. Sweet and plush but with lovely inner-palate mineral lift to the dark berry and herb flavors. This tightened up in the mouth as its slightly green cabernet component, substantial dusty tannins and firm underlying structure became more apparent. May yet merit an outstanding rating, but this will need patience. These wines are very reasonably priced."