Jean-Luc Colombo Les Abeilles de Colombo Cotes du Rhone 2016   

Wine Enthusiast (90 points): This buoyant red wine is marked by aromas of ripe blackberries, blueberries and anise. It's full bodied and plump but balanced by crisp acidity and a firm, tannic finish. An easy-drinking but classic Côtes du Rhône, it has just a hint of mineral intensity. Enjoy now–2021. ANNA LEE C. IIJIMA 9/1/2018

Wine Spectator (88 points): Juicy and solid, with a ball of red licorice and plum paste flavors backed by a light graphite spine. Perfect for the back-deck grill. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now. 30,000 cases made. — JM Dec 15, 2017