Robert Parer Rated 93 because The Sensational 2007 Gigondas Diable reveals gloriously sweet black cherry and black raspberry fruit intermixed with notions of licorice, loamy soil, and rasted herbs. (93 RP)
The 2008 blends Zinfandel, Cabernet, Syrah, Petite Sirah, and a few other varieties into one seamless delight.?? A cacophony of flavors dance on the palate from blackberry pie, to sweet cured meats to freshly ground espresso beans.
Full-bodied with sensational texture, purity, and length as well as remarkable elegance and freshness, this stunning Gigondas can be enjoyed over the next 15-20 years. Bravo! (94 RP)
Rated 96+ WA: Dense ruby/purple-tinged with an exquisite nose of salty sea breezes, licorice, ground pepper, jammy black cherries, black currants, figs, and plums, this is a full-bodied, rich, Provencal-styled offering with lots of sweet, ripe tannin.
WA 95: the more concentrated 2005s exhibit deeper color as well as more texture, depth, and length. This is a vintage for Calera that should age beautifully for 15 or more years, given the winery???s history of its top vintages aging brilliantly.
Smoke, tar, licorice, grilled herbs and wild cherries flow from Sesti's 2004 Brunello di Montalcino. This is an especially dense, full-bodied wine that shows off remarkable depth and richness in its endless layers of fruit. 93 Wine Advocate
The 2005 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon beautifully expresses the full aromatic ripeness of this exemplary vintage. It is seamless on the palate with a solid core of berry fruit, velvety tannins and excellent length. (Winemaker Notes)
The perfect marriage of old and new. Dry brambly dark fruit and sweet tobacco leaf aromas, not burdened down with huge tannin. It is beautifully balanced and elegant, and should age nicely for 7-10 years.
The last vintage for the Brown zinfandel. T-vine has lost their contract with the grower. Don't miss this truly great vintage, rich and forward with great complexty.
Rated 96+ WA: Dense ruby/purple-tinged with an exquisite nose of salty sea breezes, licorice, ground pepper, jammy black cherries, black currants, figs, and plums, this is a full-bodied, rich, Provencal-styled offering with lots of sweet, ripe tannin.
