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: Lots of ripe, juicy plum and black cherry up front, with hints of anise, sage and mineral. Finishes with well-integrated tannins touches of tobacco and creamy oak...

Wine Spectator: Ultraripe and rich, with jammy wild berry, blackcherry, currant and spicy nuances that are deepand concentrated, finishing with a long, detailedaftertaste. Wonderful sense of ...

Wine Spectator: Wonderful richness, complexity and concentration, with layers of mouthcoating dark fruits centered around currant, plum, blackberry and even a trace of prune. Finishes with a ...

John Sweeney: A brilliant, pale ruby color pushes all the way to the edge of the rim. This wine boasts a pretty perfumed nose of violets, bing cherry, and vanilla bean. On the palate, the...

Wine & Spirits: From a 19th century vineyard site on the slopes of Mount George, east of the city of Napa, Palmaz rises from 400 to 1,400 feet. The higher elevations bring freshness to the bl...

Wine Spectator: Despite a rustic edge, the earthy dried currant and blackberry flavors at the core are tight, concentrated, focused and authentic, with hints of blueberry and mineral showing ...

Justin Wong: Dark plum hue with glimmers of ruby. This zinfandel/cabernet blend delivers a forward nose of spiced cherry, berry and cocoa followed by a peppery undertone. The palate is loa...

Connoisseurs' Guide: Paraduxx has lately expanded its line-up of various red blends, and the Cabernet-based "C Blend" bottling is an eminently tasty offering that is long on straightforward, decid...

Connoisseurs' Guide: For the most part, this deep and generous wine is very much keyed on the berrylike fruit of Zinfandel, but it comes with a nice measure of complementary sweet oak, and its Cab...

Wine Enthusiast: A beautiful Pinot Noir, dry, rich and voluptuous. It's delicious, with a round mellow feeling, but good tannins give it a firm edge. The ripe flavors suggest cherries, Dr. Pep...

Wine Spectator: Shows wonderful complexity, focus and depth, with ripe, pure plum, blackberry and wild berry fruit that's well-structured, supple and layered, lingering on the finish. Drink n...

Wine Spectator: Trim and spicy, a bit subdued yet complex and layered. Offers a mix of cola, dried berry, sassafras and cedar notes, ending with a touch of licorice and mineral. Drink now thr...

Wine Spectator: A subtle, seductive style with understated plum and black cherry, touches of mineral and cedar. Gains richness and depth, ending with a burst of flavor. Drink now through 2020...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Opaque purple. Smoky cassis and blueberry aromas are complicated by cracked pepper, violet and dusty minerals. Juicy and sweet, with dense dark fruit preserve flavors given ve...

About this Wine: 100% Syrah. Notes of bitter chocolate, blackberry, and lavender on the nose.  Flavors of licorice, graphite, and sweet fruit. Finishes with round tannins, dried flowers...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Inky violet. Lush and inviting, with ripe boysenberry and blackberry aromas and a bright mineral overlay. Broad and fleshy, with deep dark fruit flavors, soft tannins and a su...