7 A kitchen sink sort of blend, this nonetheless retains its focus and brings bright and spicy red fruits to the front and center. It’s a yummy style, fresh and simply delicious, in the manner of a good country wine. But it goes farther than you expect, lingering and layering up through a medium deep finish. ——P.G.(6/1/2011)—— 89

This mongrel blend has a little bit of everything going into it—Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese, Grenache and Cab Franc. Flavors are dark, fruity and mixed in with pepper and olive and smoke. Smoothly done, with no rough edges, and no tricked-up vanilla to imitate new oak barrels.——P.G.(10/1/2009)—— 87