Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2010 The Wild Pixie Shiraz Roussanne fuses aromas of blueberry pie and blackberry preserves with an underlying current of mocha, star anise and dried mint notes. This medium-bodied wine possesses a good amount of fruit and acid freshness along with just enough tannic chewiness in the texture. It has a medium-long finish. Drink it now to 2015+. Importer: Old Bridge Cellars, Napa, CA, www.oldbridgecellars.com

Blended of 94% Shiraz and 6% Roussanne, the 2009 The Wild Pixie Shiraz Roussanne gives a medium-deep garnet-purple color and notes of mulberries and warm blackberries over forest floor, damp loam, jasmine tea and cinnamon stick. Full-bodied with plenty of ripe fruit, it has a solid backbone of crisp acid and medium-firm chewy tannins, finishing long. Drink it now to 2015+. Importer: Old Bridge Cellars, Napa, CA, www.oldbridgecellars.com

The 2008 The Wild Pixie is a blend of 95% Shiraz and 5% Roussanne aged for 12 months in mostly seasoned French oak. Opaque purple-colored, it offers up an enticing perfume of cedar, smoke, game, bacon, and blueberry. Firm and flavorful on the palate (from fruit picked before the heat wave), this savory, lengthy wine will evolve for 2-3 years and deliver prime drinking from 2012 to 2020. The d’Arenberg portfolio is loaded with values. The winery works with over 140 growers to fashion their superb blends. For the 2008 vintage, the entry-level The Stump Jump series has been expanded.Importer: Old Bridge Cellars, Napa, CA; www.oldbridgecellars.com