The 2006 Grenache Single Site Moppa was sourced from the Bowden Vineyard planted in 1954. It gives up a lovely bouquet of framboise, cherry blossoms, and cinnamon. Layered, succulent, and plush on the palate, it will evolve for 2-3 years and drink well through 2018. Yalumba has devoted considerable effort to bringing out the best in Viognier.Importer: Negociants USA, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 359-0993

So supple and lush that it appears to demand early drinking, the Moppa Block Grenache also features enough spice and leather to give it the requisite complexity in its youth. Plummy fruit turns a bit chocolaty on the long finish. ——J.C.(10/1/2010)—— 92