Nearly as good as the beautiful 2007 released earlier this year, the 2008 Ritual (a blend of Mourvedre, Grenache, Syrah, and Petite Sirah) exhibits aromas of earth, flowers, blue and black fruits, meat, and kirsch. This supple, fleshy, medium to full-bodied red is meant to be drunk over the next several years. This tiny estate has a small production, but the quality of its wines is very high.Tel. (707) 967-9380; Fax (707) 967-0724