772 | Wine | Washington, $20 to $50, 2010

"Combines plushness of texture and depth of flavor (dark berries, tobacco, chocolate) with welcome vivacity and saliva-inducing salinity. It should offer fine value over the next half dozen or more years."

"Dark ruby red with bright clarity. Very complex, interwoven nose of blackcurrant, tobacco leaf, black cherry, violet, lavender, baking spice, sage, and hints of leather and incense. Medium weight and body with soft cashmere-like tannins and an especially elegant mid-palate presence. Flavors of black fruit and herbs linger long."

"An alluring, aromatic mix of black currants, vanilla, peppercorn, and cocoa. The palate is ripe with blackberry, cherry, rich and supple tannins, hints of cedar and elegant oak-spice that lead to a balanced structure and lengthy finish."

"Our signature blend, once again delivers with generous ripe fruit flavors – notes of fresh plum, red cherry, and blackberry. Barrel time in French oak offers hints of vanilla, and savory roasted thyme. Well-integrated and balanced, the 2010 vintage offers a polished, lifted finish."

"This complex blend has a rich bouquet of dark berries, spice and vanilla bean. Well structured tannins frame the way for flavors of boysenberry and black cherry to disperse across the palate. Enjoy this rich blendwith pheasant, braised meats, and hard cheeses."

"Aromas of honeysuckle and tropical pineapple practically leap out of the glass. The intense sweetness is framed by generous acidity, elegant herbaceous grasses, and ripe apricot."

"Deep purple color, yet not opaque. A sense of finesse in the color which suggests liveliness on the palate. The mouth feel is angular, with grace and precision. The 2010 vintage produced a savory character in the wines, like that of fennel, salt, tar and steel. Highly integrated tannins, dusty in a sense, alongside protective acidity guarding against premature oxidation."

"Living up to its name, this easy-drinking, fruit-forward blend, has become a breakout favorite in the Baer blend lineup. Supple and silky, with a fresh acidity. Pretty red currant and cranberry are joined by roasted coffee and cocoa powder."