Rostaing’s 2003 Cote Rotie (now labeled as Ampodium), which was harvested amazingly on August 22nd, offers fabulous richness and depth, with layers of plum, black raspberry, spice and toast on the nose. This all flows to a full-bodied, voluptuously textured Cote Rotie that has impressive cut and focus, sweet tannin and a rocking finish. Hard to resist now, it has another 8-10 years of longevity. - Jeb Dunnuck

This is rich and concentrated, but remarkably elegant, with pure red plum, boysenberry and red currant fruit gliding along vanilla, mineral and lavender notes. Latent power drives the long finish. Drink now through 2016. 665 cases made. — JM

Medium ruby with a bright rim. High-pitched nose offers an array of spicy red berry scents and notes of iodine, rose and cigar smoke. Crisp and lithe, with tangy raspberry and redcurrant flavors deepening with air and taking on a darker cherry tone. Nicely combines focus and energy with weight and power. -- Josh Raynolds