The 2015 Gigondas shows baking spices and red fruit on the nose, hinting at cherries. It's medium to full-bodied with silky but dry tannins fanning out across the palate, like a dusting of cinnamon and clove. It should drink well for 5-8 years.

This upfront, richly fruity effort displays plenty of black cherry, raspberry, garrigue, spice box, crushed rock, and floral characteristics in its medium-bodied, appealing, round, generous personality. Drink it over the next 4-5 years.Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524

Lifted, herbal backbone. Stalky undertones. Chewy, bold, textured, dense, yet sweet texture. A bit simple but good.