It is no secret that I love all things labeled “Rhone Blend” and this offering from E. Guigal (one of the regions best) perfectly illustrates why. The 2006 E. Guigal Gigondas is all creme de cassis, blueberries, crushed rock, pepper, and hints of lavender. Incredibly muscular, this wine is finally coming around to its “drinking-range”. [...]

Clos du Mont Olivet CNP 2007 is the fabulous “regular bottling” of the soon to be historic Clos du Mont Olivet CNP Cuvee Papet (current release 93pts WS, headed for Top100 of the year). Certainly no slouch in its own right, the 2007 CNP recently scored a 93 from Robert Parker, and 94 from International [...]