Smooth and velvety, with an attractive range of plum, red berry and mint flavors mingling well and lingering on the finish. Drink now through 2012. 12,000 cases imported.

A vibrant, juicy style that brims with red plum, cherry and raspberry flavors. Picks up spicy plum notes as the finish persists against refined tannins. Best from 2008 through 2014. 7,800 cases made.

Firm in texture, with distinctly spicy pepper and licorice notes weaving through the blackberry flavors against racy acidity. Finishes with some length. Best from 2009 through 2014. 400 cases imported. –HS

Bright, focused and impressively long and detailed. Offers blueberry, cream and subtle spice aromas and flavors on a frame that's fleshed out with fine tannins, which let the finish open up gracefully. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Best from 2008 through 2013. 6,000 cases imported.

A thick peppery wine that is very full.

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Supple, generous and open, with plum and spice flavors and velvety tannins. Drink now through 2011. 13,000 cases imported.

Smooth and spicy, with a glowing core of blackberry and pomegranate flavors, lingering on the polished, cedary finish. Drink now through 2010. 3,800 cases made.

Polished and juicy, a solid mouthful of cherry and spice flavors that ride appealingly over fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2014. 8,000 cases imported.

Round and open-textured, with a mineral edge to the dark berry flavors, lingering softly on the delicate finish. Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. Drink now. 5,000 cases imported.