Wine Spectator: Great dark color. Intense aromas of ripe currant, prune, dried fruits and fresh rosemary. Loads of fresh sage and other herbs. Full-bodied, with beautiful tannins. Decadent, y...

Wine Spectator: Pretty blackberry, cherry and licorice aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate, with velvety tannins and a smoke-, berry- and chocolate-flavored finish. A pretty wine. T...

Wine Spectator: Big, ripe and rich, yet elegant, with cola, currant, coffee and cedar flavors. Turns supple and polished, finishing with a touch of sage...

Wine Spectator: Big, ripe and rich, yet elegant, with cola, currant, coffee and cedar flavors. Turns supple and polished, finishing with a touch of sage...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2005 Merlot, which is now called Rive Droite (and this is the last one), is an 800-case blend with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc added. An elegant, dark ruby/...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: Voerzio's 2007 Merlot is a sumptuous red laced with grilled herbs, black fruit, espresso and French oak. There is an expressive spiciness to the bouquet that could easily be c...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Good red-ruby. Dark fruit aromas complicated by violet, bitter chocolate and minerals; more complex than the young 2006. Tightly wound but already sexy, with fresh acidity and...

Wine Spectator: Shows real presence and depth, offering a vibrant package of red berry, cherry and black currant, with hints of licorice and herbs as the finish lingers impressively. Cellarin...

Wine Spectator: Plush and richly structured, but with a dense, structured core, offering aromas of red currant and toasty mocha that lead to complex flavors of black cherry and Asian spice. L...

Wine Spectator: Well focused, with ripe black cherry, plum and wild berry flavors, a hint of cedar and spice and mild but firm tannins on the finish...

About this Wine: "The 2002 vintage in Napa Valley was blessedly even and consistent. Flowering occurred normally in mid-May, and mild temperatures prevailed throughout the growing season, with...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: A delicious entry-level wine, the 2010 Merlot is rich, boisterous and loaded with fruit. Freshly cut flowers, sweet red berries, mint and spices all make an appearance in this...

Wine Spectator: Classy. Dark, rich and full-bodied, with excellent structure, firm tannins and a solid core of earthy currant, herb, cedar, pencil lead and mineral flavors that are deep, comp...

About this Wine: Lamaione is an exceptionally superb Super Tuscan produced by the Castel Giocondo tenuta from 100% merlot grown in the 12-hectare Lamaione vineyard, planted in 1976.

Wine Spectator: Dark, rich and exotic, with oak-framed plum, currant and wild berry, this wine shows a measure of finesse and complexity, turning beefy and firm, with austere tannins. Best fr...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 1995 Merlot Bancroft Ranch exhibits an opaque ruby/purple color, followed by a stunning nose of chocolate, minerals, black cherries, and toast. A serious, mountain-styled ...