5 | Wine | Red Blend, Napa Valley

"A blend of the North Coast’s finest varieties, this wine pulls you in with a floral berry note and then jumps up with a raspberry jam."

"Ripe summer blueberry and blackberry combined with spice box and camphor leap from the glass in the hedonist’s dream of a wine. The combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Syrah and Syrah has created a wine that shows both elegance nuance and raw power on the palate. Soaring acidity and firm tannins create wonderful balance and complexity in the finish."

"Berries & spice! The 2010 features black currant and allspice flavors with a big mid-palate. The gentle grip of fine tannins lingers for a long while. Have fun pairing this with food! We’ll be enjoying this wine for years to come."

"Those looking for an alternative to the uber-popular Prisoner should check this out. This outstanding blend is forward and spicy, with rich flavors of raspberry, pepper and a nose that hints at blueberry pie and potpurri. All this with depth and complexity, and without the high octane finish of many similar zin blends. It's not subtle but it sure is yummy. The previous vintage earned 92 points from The Wine Advocate and this is certain to repeat." - Barb Steadman, Binny's Des Plaines

"Good red-ruby color. Deep aromas of plum, redcurrant, graphite and cocoa. Then plush but shapely in the mouth, with harmonious acidity framing the flavors of currant, plum, chocolate, tobacco and wild herbs. Rich and sweet but still youthfully subdued. This big, broad, restrained wine finishes with dusty tannins and excellent subtle persistence. Classy and claret-like." -Stephen Tanzer