More Reds:

‘03 ROBERT SINSKEY, MERLOT, CARNEROS, CALIFORNIA

Scents of dark stone fruit and sweet fennel usher in plum, vanilla and velvety tannins

 

‘03 FRANCO FIORINA, BARBARESCO, PIEDMONT, ITALY

Lush fruit with notes of roses and tobacco - long, supple finish

 

‘01 MOUNT LANGI GHIRAN, CLIFF EDGE SHIRAZ, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA

Powerful dark berry accented by pepper, tobacco and dried flower

 

‘05 DOMAINE DE BEAURENARD, COTES DU RHONE VILLAGE, FRANCE

Aromas of ver ripe fruit laced with notes of earth and spice typical of the famous Rasteau soil

 

‘05 LANG & REED, CABERNET FRANC, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

Gentle perfume of cherry and herbs is followed by faint cedar and spice

 

‘05 TEN MILE, PETITE SIRAH BLEND, NAPA, CALIFORNIA   

Enticing, earthy notes of leather and black fruit with hints of oak and vanilla

 

‘02 HAVENS SYRAH, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

Exotic tones of lavender and orchid set the stage for the long white pepper and dark fruit finish

 

‘05 BECKMEN VINEYARDS, “CUVEE LE BEC”, SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

This Rhone-style blend displays raspberry, chocolate and tobacco on the nose with flavors of red fruit and spice-cake

 

‘04 DOMAINE DROUHIN-LAROZE, GEVREY CHAMBERTIN, BURGUNDY, FRANCE

Very rich and focused pinot, great tannic structure

 

‘06 VINA COBOS, “EL FELINO”, MALBEC, MENDOZA, ARGENTINA

"The Cat" pounces on the palate harboring lush, dark berry fruit, peppery spice and a long, rewarding finish

 

‘05 RAMEY CLARET, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

Seductive black fruit entwined with bay leaf, white chocolate and subtle oakiness

 

‘05 BRANDHAM ESTATE, ZINFANDEL, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

A lush burst of berry, very balanced with hints of pepper and clove