Made from 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc (13.5% natural alcohol and yields of 30 hectoliters per hectare), this delicious, deep ruby/plum-colored wine offers hints of roasted almonds, black currants, sweet cherries, loamy soil, Christmas fruitcake and herbs. Round and supple textured with loads of fruit, this medium-bodied wine is ideal for drinking now and over the next 8-12 years. 90 Points, The Wine Advocate (2011)
This polished red piles on the oak, with toast, mocha and spice notes. But there's a core of blackberry fruit, and the firm tannins give way to a finish with lingering graphite, anise and floral accents. Drink now through 2015. 88 Points, The Wine Spectator (2011)
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