2008 Motos Liberty Pinot Grigio, 76% Pinot Grigio, 13.2% Chardonnay, and 10.8% Dry White, 9.0 g/L RS, 6.30 g/L TA, 3.28 pH, A Panther Rock Wine Company Brand, California, 13.0% alcohol, $9.10, tasted 12/11/09. Orange peel and pear with a floral touch on the nose. Good fruit and finish. Not much complexity, but a good all-purpose white. (Distributed by Travis with RNDC-Cumberland) Raymond Rating = 86 points
2008 Motos Liberty Chardonnay, 76% Chardonnay, 10.5% Viognier, 9.5% Chenin Blanc, and 4% Dry White, 7.0 g/L RS, 6.0 g/L TA, 3.41 pH, A Panther Rock Wine Company Brand, California, 13.44% alcohol, $9.10, tasted 12/11/09. Oak, apple, and butterscotch on the nose. Medium fruit and finish. Simple with a medium length. (Distributed by Travis with RNDC-Cumberland) Raymond Rating = 83 points
2007 Masked Rider “Outlaw” Petite Sirah, A Panther Rock Wine Company Brand, California, 13.5% alcohol, $10.15, tasted 12/11/09. Spices, black pepper, and red fruits on the nose. Medium fruit, tannins, finish, and length. (Distributed by Travis with RNDC-Cumberland) Raymond Rating = 84 points
2007 Masked Rider “The Fiddler” Zinfandel, A Panther Rock Wine Company Brand, California, 13.5% alcohol, $10.15, tasted 12/11/09. Somewhat woody, herbal nose with notes of blackberries. A nice Zin with good fruit and finish; and with some complexity and medium-plus length. (Distributed by Travis with RNDC-Cumberland) Raymond Rating = 86 points
2008 Masked Rider “Gunsmoke Red”, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Petite Sirah, 15% Merlot, and 7% Cabernet Franc. A Panther Rock Wine Company Brand, California, 13.5% alcohol, $10.15, tasted 12/11/09. Licorice, red fruits, and a woody note on the nose. Soft structure with velvety tannins persisting on a nice finish. Simple, but a pleasure to drink. (Distributed by Travis with RNDC-Cumberland) Raymond Rating = 85 points
2008 Masked Rider “Six Gun” Cabernet Sauvignon, A Panther Rock Wine Company Brand, California, 13.5% alcohol, $10.15, tasted 12/11/09. Woody nose with red fruits and lightly herbal highlights. Medium tannins, fruit, and finish. A little simple, but with some interest and a medium-plus length. (Distributed by Travis with RNDC-Cumberland) Raymond Rating = 86 points