The top Côtes du Rhône of the estate is the 2015 Côtes du Rhône Reserve, and like the Quartz, it's a match for any number of Châteauneuf du Papes. A blend of Grenache and Mourvèdre, it offers a killer perfume of black raspberries, crushed flowers, graphite and crushed rock. Silky, full-bodied, elegant, and incredibly polished, with a gorgeous texture, it’s a candidate for one of the best Côtes du Rhône made. It's a big wine, yet as with all these wines, it stays impeccably balanced and is a thrilling drink.

The pick of the Côte du Rhône lineup is the 2015 Cotes du Rhone La Reserve. A blend of 65% Grenache and 35% Mourvèdre aged in demi-muids, it shows hints of vanilla and baking spices to go along with red plums and black cherries. It's supple on the mid-palate and velvety on the finish, showing ample richness and length. - Joe Czerwinski