91
High in extract, with scents of mocha, roasted plum and meat, this rich blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and franc wraps around your nose like a blanket. But for all its intensity, the wine has tremendous drive on the palate, its flavors bright and energetic, guided and lengthened by firm, fine-grained tannins. For a lean cut of beef, slow roasted.
93
This blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc is generous in attack, its dark and sweet black cherry flavors marked by mineral, mouthcoating tannins. A fine accompaniment to a grilled New York strip steak.
90
The nose exhibits smoked meat, bacon and blueberry, leading to a full-bodied dense chewy wine with plenty of succulent fruit, some structure and a friendly personality.
91 Points
It displays an enticing bouquet of balsam wood, spice box, pencil lead, black currant and blackberry. Medium bodied on the palette, it is a ripe, dense, savory, plush effort
90
Really nice, fragrant and floral with lovely clover and peach highlights. It's dusty and elegant, a truly stylish and very affordable Chardonnay. There's just a bit of sharpness in the finih gently fading into toast.
90
This stylish Cab is loaded with black olive and black fruits, all with a leafy edge. Still young tannic and a bit hard, it has good clean, varietal character and a good length.
92
The flavors though tight and reserved, are substantial and lightly earthy, and the tannins sculpted and refined. Well defined and polished, the tight, tart fruit is enhanced with hints of mushroom and earth, leading into a pleasing toasty finish.
92
This one has a cinnamon stick spiciness that adds depth and savor to the sweet fruit. The aromas are autumnal, with the smoky scent of pine, and it's ripe black cherry flavor gains shape and contour from the fine nutskin tannins.
Outstanding!
It's a beautiful blend that is stunning enough for Sunday prime rib but humble enough for Tuesday night delivery. It's greatness regardless of vintage reveals the genius of blending to provide complexity and approachability.
93
As inky as black coffee when first poured, it has the richness of chocolate cake with a vivid red berry core that gives the wine its energy. For short ribs braised in red wine.
91
Always a juicy, jammy, generous wine, this year's Firehouse has an extra dollop of smoky oak to go with it's ripe black cherry and plum flavors.
Star Selection
Merlot sourced from some of the state’s top vineyards, like Seven Hills and Tapteil, is blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec to make this streamlined, berry-rich red.
91
This wine is really all about chocolate, especially when first opened. A ripe black raspberry-jam scent emerges from underneath, with candied plum flavors giving buyancy to that cocoa'd base. With time this wine becomes more ample and fresh, both juicy and mouthfilling. A syrah for barbecued ribs.
94 Points
Simultaneously well built and willowy, it's flavors lead with succulent red plum, mocha and spice. Its amazing texture engages the palate while dancing above it.
91 Points
This square-shouldered cabernet is a blend from six vineyards, including cool sites such as Sagemoor and DuBrul. There's a fine aroma of mocha, plum and black cherry. Its generous flavors are juicy and pure.
Really nice, fragrant and floral with lovely clover and peach highlights. It's dusty and elegant, a truly stylish and very affordable Chardonnay. There's just a bit of sharpness in the finih gently fading into toast.
