Perrin, Cotes Du Rhone Blanc, France 2010

A fine bright straw-gold color with an elegant nose that shows

touches of toast. Exhibits fresh aromas of quince, honeysuckle and

citrus in its medium-bodied, nicely textured, dry, crisp personality.

St. Cosme Cotes Du Rhone, France 2010

The quality of the fruit is superb, and the wine is profound, round,

with a deep color. Aromas and flavors of graphite, strawberry compote,

licorice, and lilacs.

Chateau Laplagnotte, Bellevue, St Emillion, France 2008

Delicately aromatic with hints of summer fruits. Appealing fruit on

the palate and enough firmness to give it a serious edge.

A touch grassy on the finish.

Selga, Rauzan Selga, Marguaux, France 2006

A big, ripe chocolate-flavored wine with spice, new wood and a smooth,

polished character. It is rich, with black currant jelly flavors,

but this richness is balanced with a lively freshness and subtlety in its

tannins. The finish is long, the flavors echoing the perfumes on the nose.