August, 2009
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
"A pleasant selection of reasonably priced wines includes a blend of 80% Roussanne, 10% Grenache Blanc, and 10% Viognier, the 2007 Patriarche Blanc. Copious aromas of honeysuckle, rose petal, and marmalade are followed by a medium-bodied, crisp white that should provide pleasure over the next year.  87 points...

The 2007 Mourvedre Classique reveals surprising softness and roundness for a wine made from this varietal, which provides upfront appeal. Many consumers will prefer this effort to the bigger, beefier, more animal-styled Mourvedre that possesses a lot of tannin as well as concentrated, firm, structured styles. 86 points...

The 2006 Syrah Wilie-Fenaughty (a high quality vineyard site in El Dorado) offers a dark garnet/plum color as well as notes of licorice, damp earth, plums, pepper, and sweet currants and cherries. It is an elegant, round, medium-bodied, spicy Syrah to consume over the next 3-4 years. 87 points..."

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