Benoît Girard

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90 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. A delicate, understated wine graced with sweet red cherries, dried flowers and tobacco, all of which come together nicely in a polished, mid-weight style. Drink 2011 through 2016

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This is what real rose is all about. Deliciously creamy red fruits backed by a refreshing mineral undertone, this is definitely one to enjoy in the sunshine - preferably with someone really special.

Expressions of ripe, pink grapefruit, mango, passion fruit, and lychee mingle perfectly in this wine. It is marked by intense aromatics, fresh acidity, and a dry flinty quality.

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89 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '07 Girard Artistry is a pleasant, fruity rich Bordeaux blend that impresses for its sheer wealth of flavor; floods the mouth with blackberries, cherries and currants.

The Girard Cabernet is big and boastful, with rich black fruit and sweet oaky nuances; long and layered on the palate.

87 PTS STEPHEN TANZER. The '04 Girard Cabernet has cherry, currant, mint and tobacco on the nose; juicy, lively midweight; attractive spice character, modest flesh and slightly elevated acidity.

95 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '05 Girard Estate Cabernet is tight, intense, focused and structured, with vibrant black cherry, currant, wild berry, spice and light cedary oak; firm and concentrated.

91 PTS WINE NEWS. The '05 Girard Artisgry has powerful scents of mocha, cedar and plum. Jammy flavors of black cherry and sweet tobacco; lingering impressions of sour cherry in the juicy close.

91 PTS WILFRED WONG. A bold effort, the powerful '04 Girard Artistry starts out quite rich as it settles down to become one of giants amongst an industry filed with outstanding; time to grill a steak!

91 PTS CONNSOISSEURS' GUIDE. The ripe, multi-faceted '03 Girard Artistry Red Table Wine smells of currants, black cherries and hints of orange-rind with a lavish backdrop of rich creme brulee.

92 PTS WILFRED WONG. Muscles up on the palate with a tremendous rush of black fruit and tar-like flavors.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. A high density wine, the rich '03 Girard offers a wild ride on the palate; power-packed with black fruit flavors and creamy oak, this wine delivers nicely.

91 PTS CONNSOISSEURS' GUIDE. The ripe, multi-faceted '03 Girard Artistry Red Table Wine smells of currants, black cherries and hints of orange-rind with a lavish backdrop of rich creme brulee.

The Girard Old Vine Zinfandel is ripe and packed with powerful berries and oak. Layered and persistent on the palate.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. A bit on the hefty side, the full-flavored '02 Girard Red Table Wine takes a page right out of the English school of claret; made with a fine American twist of extra richness.

The Girard Sauvignon Blanc is full and rich from start to finish; bold, ripe fruit flavors are lasting and attractive on the palate.

90 PTS Tasting Panel. Creamy with toasty oak, ripe peach & citrus fruit. Rich but not heavy, sensual & long with balance & style.