Fresh, vibrant and juicy with ripe, you find soft tannins and a blend of cassis and cranberry that is there from start to finish.

Pencil shavings and leather aromas mark the entry of this robustly full-bodied wine. It has a pronounced forest floor character, while blackberry and black cherry flavors combine with licorice and dark chocolate, filling out the richer notes that interweave throughout the palate, leading into a long finish.

This white wine from an estate property is bright in lemon and tangerine, with a tasty accompianment of biscotti and anise. Well-integrated oak gives it structure and weight without being intrusive. A touch of pie dough and nutmeg coats the finish. Virginie Boone

This whisky undergoes a unique aging process, starting in bourbon casks before finishing in tawny port pipes. Its brilliant copper color with a rose hue sets the stage for a sensory journey. The nose entices with fragrant notes of toffee, pepper, dried fruit, berries, and toasted nuts. On the palate, it offers a luscious and warming experience, revealing flavors of fruitcake, cigar, chocolate, and red fruit, culminating in a long, spicy finish. Whether enjoyed neat or on the rocks, this whiskey promises a delightful sipping experience.

Floral notes emerge on the nose, dressing up hints of raspberry compote, while the medium- to full-bodied palate delivers raspberries, cherries, cinnamon, clove and pepper. The tannins on the finish are fine and silky. Drink now–2025.

The wine has a medium golden yellow color & a real viscosity. The honeyed aromas have an overlying honeysuckle perfume. The palate is hugely sweet with rich honey, juicy, ripe apricot & intense perfumed honeysuckle flavors. Acidity is balanced and alcohol adds warmth & roundness. The finish has notes of vanilla & marzipan touches, but ends sweet with opulent ripe apricot fruit.

Rose, violet, forest-berry and wild herb aromas fill the glass on this fragrant red. Firmly structured yet loaded with finesse, the linear palate shows strawberry, red cherry, star anise and menthol set against assertive fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. It's still youthfully austere but balanced.Kerin O’Keefe

Deep, dark, opaque purple-black color holds well to a vivid purple rim & stains the glass when swirled. The aromas are of concentrated dark-fruit. Concentrated fruit on the palate has a tight graphite nature at its core, but is lifted by good freshness. The tannins are fine, but a little drying. Alcohol seems balanced by the fruit. Lovely, juicy blackcurrant fruit emerges from the graphite on the finish – which has fair length.

This wine's nine months in French oak, 30% new and 70% neutral, is a winning combination. A pronounced raspberry-pie aroma is joined by notes of sage and orange zest. There's a meatiness to the palate, with tart cherries blending with fennel and Italian sausage notes. The acidity is zippy and the mouthfeel crisp.

Deep, dark and elegant, this full-bodied wine sips easily despite significant tannins since they are silky and fine-grained. Black cherries, blackberries and blueberries blend with hints of charred oak and iron for a complex, edgy palate.

The estate vineyard, this is dry-farmed and certified organic. Four-fifths of the 1986 planting went into this wine, with tart, wild berry and citrus flavors that penetrate deeply. A whiff of fresh peat moss rises from the glass and invites deeper exploration. These young wines all should benefit from a few more years of bottle age. Paul Gregutt

Nose: Aromas of ripe yellow apples, citrus zest, and toasted almonds.
Taste: Rich and creamy with flavors of baked pear, lemon curd, and hazelnut.
Palate: Well-balanced acidity, a touch of minerality, and a long, elegant finish.

Nose: Intense aromas of red cherries, raspberries, and strawberries, with hints of dried herbs and earthy undertones.

Taste: Bright and lively on the palate, with flavors of ripe red fruits, including cherries and cranberries. Subtle notes of black pepper and a touch of smokiness.

Palate: Medium-bodied with well-integrated tannins and a refreshing acidity. The finish is long and persistent, leaving a pleasant fruity aftertaste.

Nose: Intense aromas of ripe black cherries, dried figs, and raisins, with hints of tobacco and dark chocolate.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of blackberry jam, plum compote, and sweet spices like cinnamon and cloves.

Palate: Velvety smooth tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, lingering finish of dried fruits and a touch of vanilla.

Burly and powerful, this is an explosively complex and satisfying wine, full bodied and brooding in black cherry and tobacco, its tannins mild and lengthy.

Violets, sweet black fruits, balanced, leafy notes.

Nose: Aromas of ripe pear, citrus zest, and white flowers.
Taste: Flavors of crisp apple, lemon curd, and a hint of toasted almonds.
Palate: Medium-bodied with a creamy texture, balanced acidity, and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Nose: Aromas of blackberries, cherries, and plums with hints of cedar and tobacco.

Taste: Rich and velvety, with flavors of dark fruits, vanilla, and spices.

Palate: Well-structured with smooth tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, lingering finish.

Nose: Intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, and plums, with hints of violets, black pepper, and smoked meat.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of ripe dark fruits, including blackberries and blackcurrants, complemented by notes of licorice, cloves, and a touch of earthiness.

Palate: Velvety smooth with well-integrated tannins, showcasing a harmonious balance between fruit and savory elements. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a pleasant impression of black fruit and spices.

Nose: Aromas of blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry, with hints of vanilla and cedar.

Taste: Rich and concentrated flavors of blackcurrant, plum, and black cherry, with notes of chocolate and spice.

Palate: Full-bodied with velvety tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, lingering finish.

Nose: Rich aromas of blackberry, cassis, and dark chocolate.
Taste: Intense flavors of black cherry, plum, and vanilla.
Palate: Full-bodied with velvety tannins and a long, lingering finish.

Sweet black plums, black cherries, chocolate, espresso, and licorice on the nose, are also found on the fresh, forward, chalky palate.

This is a luscious wine. Its tannins are cushioned by the ripe plum and prune fruits. That doesn't mean it is likely to develop too quickly, but is ready to take its time, bringing out the opulent character of the wine as well as its structure. Drink from 2028. Roger Voss