Aromas of citrus, green apple and chalk with uderlying floral qualities. Lovely fruit on the palate with a fine bead and bright acidity. Pear, stone and almond flavors with a honeyed pear flavor on the lingering finish, turning slightly toasty as it warmed. 91-92 pts.

Light straw yellow color. Notes of white peach, stone and apple with a nice minerality. The palate follows the bouquet. Finishes nicely. Adds a subtle nutty note as it warms.

Deep straw yellow color with aroams of apples and a bit of toasty oak as well as cashew. Flavors of sour lemon, apple and pear with a slight bitterness on the finish. Guesses from the group on this were Rhone blend. Disappointing given the price.

Pale ruby color. Aromas of cherry, lavender, spice and florals. Light-bodied, with cherry and spice flavors dancing across the palate and lingering on the finish. Adds a subtle meaty note and the florals really begin to stand out as it sits, and it fleshes out just a little bit on the palate. An amazingly elegant and beautiful wine. 92+ pts.

My #1, Domino's #2
Group #1, 26 pts

Darker color than wine A. Aromas of black cherry, violets and dark fruit, turning to red fruit and florals as it opens. Cherry, currants and spice on the palate with good underlying acidity. dark fruit nuances on the finish.

My #4, Domino's #4
Group #2, 41 pts (2nd place votes as tiebreaker)

Cherry, roasted game and toast aromas follow through on the palate. The fruit tends toward a darker profile as it sits, with dark cherry, red fruit, meat, violets and herbs. Has just a slight bit of tannin, along with flavors of cherries, red fruit and florals with nice acidity. 91-92 pts.

My #3, Domino's #1
Group #5, 53 pts

Initial notes of cherries, spice, red fruit and strawberry jam. Light-bodied and elegant, red fruit, cherry and spice flavors. Becomes more perfumed and florally as it sits, with flavors of spice and cherries. Adds weight and reveals that it still has some tannin to integrate. Complex deep and lovely. 92+ pts.

My #2, Domino's #3
Group #3, 41 pts (2nd place votes as tiebreaker)

Quite reticent. Cherry, perhaps some clove, and red fruit. Cherry and spice tones on the finish; didn't really open very much.

My #6, Domino's #7
Group #7, 62 pts

Aromas of cherries, spice and violets. Red fruit, cherry and spice qualities on the palate. Cherry, floral and meat aromas with loads of red cherry on the palate.

My #5, Domino's #8
Group #4, 47 pts

Aromas of dark cherry and spice- almost briary. Dark and red fruit complement the spice notes; nice finish. Develops aromas of red fruit, roasted game and a subtle stemmy note. Flavors of dark fruit, cherry and spice with a long finish.

My #8, Domino's #5
Group #6, 57 pts

A bit reticent; currant and dark fruit aromas. Spice, red and dark fruit flavors on the palate. Berry, red fruit and spice flavors. Generic red fruit and berry flavors on the palate; reticent.

My #7, Domino's #6
Group #8, 69 pts

Cherry and spice notes with an underlying meaty quality. Satin texture and well-balanced, featuring cherry, forest floor and red fruit tones on the palate. Finishes very well, with good fruit and length.

Aromas of currants and flroals with a grapey overtone. Tannins are still somewhat firm, but fine-grained, and flavors of black currants, florals and earth carry through the finish.

Grapey and a bit ripe, with dark fruit and garrigue notes as well. Firm on the palate, which is also quite ripe and grapey. Adds pepper and spice notes that linger through the finish.

Leather, dark fruit, currant and berry notes are on the ripe side of things. Flavors of soy, worcestshire, tomato and dark fruit flavors.

Aromas of incense, dark fruit- plum & currants, and even some chocolate. Medium tannins and flavors of sweet dark fruit, berries and chocolate with a soft, velvety feel and nice finish.

Black currant, incense, red berry and forets floor notes. Tannins are still somewhat firm, but balanced by dark fruit and incense flavors. Picks up a smoky spice on the long finish.

Three in a row that I am really enjoying. Aromas of roasted herbs, lavender, black fruit, black raspberry and smoke. On the riper side, with currants, plum, blackberry liqueur and herb flavors. Finishes very nicely.

Garrigue, raspberry, dark fruit and spice aromas. Medium-bodied with good acidity and flavors of red berries, dark fruit, herbs and pepper. Finishes nicely.

From 750ml. Golden color with notes of apricot preserves, botrytis and honey. Stone and tropical fruit flavors on the palate. Medium weight; could use a little more acidity but a nice value nonetheless.

Dusty ruby color. Aromas of cherries, licorice and kirsch, perhaps some plum and florals as well. Integrated and very tasty, with plenty of red and dark fruit, spice and licorice tones. Drinking very well now from 750ml. 89-90+ pts.