The Ogier family is a fabulous success story in the northern Rhone. As I have frequently written over the last 30 years, a family of vignerons selling their entire production to negociants, gradually begins to estate bottle, first the father, Michel, and more recently the ambitious and talented son, Stephane. The results are extraordinary wines that thrill consumers. ROBERT PARKER, www.erobertparker.com

Vivid ruby. High-pitched, peppery aromas of black raspberry and cherry, with notes of licorice and violet adding complexity. A sappy, seamless midweight that offers lively dark berry flavors and a hint of candied flowers. The finish offers very good racy cut and lingering juiciness.
JOSH RAYNOLDS, Tanzer's International Wine Cellar