The Bella Terra series are Pondview’s top tier wines and with this 2015 Franc you can see why; it’s silky with a lovely raspberry core and cherry-tobacco backing, there’s even hints of smoke and pepper that appear on the finish, and it’s here where that red fruit turns to the dark side. Elegant and age-able is what makes the Bella Terra series of wines so worth the money.  Price: $39.95 – Rating: ****+