This lovely Grenache Noir has flavors of black tea and black pepper, softened by layers of fruit and smoky black licorice. Big, black and intense, give it another 3–5 years to mellow out. It will surely retain its gorgeous herbal and savory elements. — (12/1/2012) —89

This Sierra Foothills Grenache Noir, as it’s labeled, has an intense, grapey nose, its taste silky, smooth and juicy with decent length and texture, though the wine could use more layers. Estate-grown, this is an interesting producer of Rhone varieties in El Dorado, this wine blended with 8% Mourvedre and 1% Petite Sirah. ——V.B.(11/1/2011)—— 88

Light in color, and soft and simple in the mouth, with cherry and raspberry flavors. Finishes clean and fruity. ——S.H.(12/15/2004)—— 84