The 2012 Dominus is a wild, exotic wine. Harvest began on October 9 and finished on the 21st, very late by present-day standards. Ripe red cherry, kirsch, cinnamon, rose petal, incense and rose petal soar out of the...

A supple, plush and expressive red, layering currant, plum, sage and white chocolate flavors on a polished frame. Shows tremendous presence, lingering deftly on the open-weave finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah...

Deep, dark and extremely rich. The nose is classic Cabernet Sauvignon - cassis, blackberry, graphite, violets and just a touch of charred oak. In the mouth intense, focused and layered; it shows tremendous potential even...

Firm in texture, with sandy tannins around a spicy core of red berry and cherry flavors, picking up hints of white pepper and cinnamon as the finish lingers. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Best...

This is the second vintage of this wine from the winery’s young estate property. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec, it’s locked up at present with aromas of coffee, graphite, cherry, barrel...

The fruity strawberry, cherry and raspberry notes are firm and inviting, gaining depth and persistence. Ends with gripping tannins and a stemmy note. Drink now through 2022. – JL

Looking at the three Syrahs, these are all incredible efforts that go screaming past anything else even close to this price point. The 2012 Syrah Estate Verna’s offers a vibrant purple color to go with a full-bodied...

Brilliant red. Spicy redcurrant and strawberry on the perfumed nose and in the mouth. Dry and focused on the palate, displaying very good back-end energy and repeating spiciness. Closes taut and long, leaving notes of...