Rated 89 Points or Higher

The Best's Great Western Bin No. 1 Shiraz pours a brooding deep red color. Notes of pepper, oak, liquorice, deep red fruits with a slight herbaceous stalky character fill the nose. The mouth reveals deep earthy and dark fruits,... Read More

100% Syrah aged for 21 months in 15-20% new French oak.

Armada Vineyard—At 1815 vines per acre, this 7-acre vineyard, created in 2001, was the highest density planting in the Walla Walla Valley until 2008. Notable wines... Read More

100% Syrah from the En Chamberlin Vineyard aged 18 months in French oak, 15-20% new.

En Chamberlin Vineyard—2000 saw the planting of 10 more stony acres. Grafted on phyloxera resistant rootstock, it's another first for... Read More

Aromas of dark berries and chocolate with dried spicy herbs, ground pepper and wet stones. Full-bodied with plush, chalky tannins, juicy acidity and a blue-fruited, savory center-palate. It’s fresh and crunchy with a flavorful... Read More

The color is an intense garnet red. In its youth, this wine has strong blackcurrant aromas. With time, the fruit aromas gradually fade, giving the way to hints of pepper and liquorice. The palate is structured and has the strongly-defined... Read More

The color is deep, with a garnet hue deepened by purple tinges. The nose shows seductive whiffs of crushed black fruit—dark cherries, blackberries and blackcurrants — that evolve in the glass to reveal slightly smoky... Read More

The wine has a deep garnet red color. It is fruity on the nose with strong aromas of cassis, plums and a touch of violets. The tannic structure is ample and well-rounded, which assures good aging potential.

This wine pairs well... Read More

The nose is very fragrant, with accents of smoke and notes of gunflint and ink, which, only after a few minutes in the glass, give way to notes of candied black fruit, violet, licorice and a hint of olive and spice. The palate,... Read More

The color is a deep, dark ruby red with a garnet reflection. The nose is clearly marked by delicate aromas of cassis and spices. On the palate, this cuvée shows a smooth and voluptuous texture that masks a good tannic structure,... Read More

The Guigal Chateau d'Ampuis Cote-Rotie appears a deep dark color with mauve tints in the glass. The nose reveals spices, black fruits and delicate oak aromas. A dense, expressive and intense nose. A tannic and racy wine on... Read More

L’Ermitage “Ex-Voto” is endowed with an impressive tannic structure. It is a concentrated, elegant wine. Produced only in exceptional vintages, it has great aging potential.

The Guigal Ermitage Ex Voto appears a deep dark ruby ​​color with mauve tints in the glass. A nose of black fruits, leather, liquorice, coffee flavor and oriental spices lead to a powerful attack on the palate with richness and... Read More

The Guigal Saint-Joseph Rouge appears a dark red color with violet tints in the glass. The wine leads with a powerful nose dominated by red berries and delicate oak aromas. The palate reveals a powerful attack with round and supple... Read More

Deep crimson with violet hues. Lifted aromas of blueberry, blackberry, mulberry and Satsuma plum, with nuances of lavender, rose petal, violets, pepper and brown baking spice. A complex palate of blue and red fruits with hints... Read More

Deep ruby in color. The nose offers spicy notes of pepper, aniseed and marzipan alongside dark fruit and a touch of flint. Red and purple fruits lead the way on the palate, followed by black olive, mocha and a touch of licorice.... Read More

This full-bodied Syrah shows robust, fruit-forward aromas of blueberry, chocolate, thyme, and spice box accentuated with hints of violet, sage, and anise. Juicy, dark fruit flavors laced with spice reveal themselves on the velvety... Read More

The M. Chapoutier Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne appears a deep garnet red color with purplish lights in the glass. The nose reveals red fruit (rapberry, blackcurrant), with a hint of liquorice followed by a palate with a good... Read More

Deep ruby red with purple highlights. Eastside Shiraz greets the nose with abundant dark cherry and blueberry framed by graphite, subtle spice, and hints of vanilla. Medium-bodied on the palate, the dense core of fruit is complimented... Read More

Eleven Confessions Vineyard is 33 acres located in the cool Santa Rita Hills appellation. We planted 22 acres in 2001, primarily Syrah and Grenache, but also some Roussanne and a tiny bit of Viognier and Petite Sirah. The other... Read More

Eleven Confessions Vineyard is 33 acres located in the cool Santa Rita Hills appellation. We planted 22 acres in 2001, primarily Syrah and Grenache, but also some Roussanne and a tiny bit of Viognier and Petite Sirah. The other... Read More

Eleven Confessions Vineyard is 33 acres located in the cool Santa Rita Hills appellation. We planted 22 acres in 2001, primarily Syrah and Grenache, but also some Roussanne and a tiny bit of Viognier and Petite Sirah. The other... Read More

Eleven Confessions Vineyard is 33 acres located in the cool Santa Rita Hills appellation. We planted 22 acres in 2001, primarily Syrah and Grenache, but also some Roussanne and a tiny bit of Viognier and Petite Sirah. The other... Read More

The rich and powerful fruits burst out of the gate, setting up the palate. This initial burst creates a wave of juice and long fruits which are slowly reined in by the broad tannins. This wine is a little bit too easy to drink,... Read More