Both were superb

The deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Roberta's Reserve State Lane Vineyard (100% Merlot) has a totally seductive nose of Indian spices

And 16% was fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats

The most dominant component part of Chaves red Hermitage comes from Les Bessards

but not a great vintage for Celestins

Allemand, Cornas Chaillot other_regions Both were superbInky ruby. A vibrant, highly perfumed bouquet evokes primary back and blue fruits, candied violet, smoked meat, olive and Indian spices. Sweet and penetrating on the palate, offering intense black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that unfurl slowly and become sweeter with aeration. Blends power and finesse with a deft hand and finishes very long and sappy, displaying resonating berry character and smooth, even tannins that come on late. Josh