ready-improve2013 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Arioso, Rotem & Mounir Saouma, Rhône

Brilliant ruby. High-pitched, mineral-tinged aromas of fresh dark berries and pungent flowers show outstanding clarity and lift. Smooth, sweet and energetic on the palate, offering intense blackberry and floral pastille flavors sharpened by an exotic Asian spice flourish. The extremely long, focused finish is given shape by smooth tannins that sneak in slowly.

Josh Raynolds, Vinous.com (April 2016)