Bill Mayer (The Age of Riesling): "The 'Luca 1' was an absolute knockout. Here is spicy St. Laurent, with great color and real stuffing, dazzling, forceful, like cross between Zinfandel and Bordeaux, at a very modest price. The label is wild too. This would be a great party wine -- guess the country of origin, guess the grape -- good luck. It was the most exciting red wine I had in Germany in 2007, and I think also in 2008."