91 points and listed as a "Spanish Wine Bargain Under $20" by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, no tasting note given. 90 points from Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Saturated purple. Smoky raspberry and cherry on the nose, with a sexy mocha quality adding complexity. Fleshy, round dark fruit liqueur flavors caress rather than pummel the palate. Gentle tannins arrive late to add structure but this is all about silky, juicy fruit." (Sept/Oct '07) 

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91 points and an Editors' Choice, Wine Enthusiast: "Tasted in a flight with far more expensive wines, this Pinot stood proud. It's dry and richly complex, with the silk-and-satin texture you want. The flavors reward with cherries, cola, Canadian bacon, Indian spices and sandalwood. At this price, it's a steal." (07/10) This Carneros Pinot Noir is medium-bodied with blueberry, cherry, plum and light toast flavors. On entry, the wine displays blue fruit characters that are balanced with the lingering spicy/earthy notes. The vanilla and toast nuances inte... Read More » 

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90 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: "The 2009 Montebuena is 100% Tempranillo. Dark ruby-colored, it offers an appealing perfume of spice box, leather, tobacco, and blackberry. On the palate it is packed with ripe fruit, has outstanding concentration, and impeccable balance. It is a great bargain that offers a sneak preview of the great 2009 vintage in Rioja and northern Spain in general. It should drink well for 6-8 years." (April 2010) 

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There are many great bottles of Chardonnay and this is no exception, yet not many leave you with such satisfaction while not draining your wallet. It does not pretend to challenge the established icons of the wine world; it is merely delicious, friendly and under 7 bucks, a perfect bottle for Tuesday night, something to reach for to quench your thirst and that of your friends. The wine is produced by the three brothers Couillaud at the Château de la Ragotière a few minutes from the Atlantic near the mouth of the Loire River where the Maritime climate is... Read More » 

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90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2006 Salice Salentino Rosso Riserva 50th Vendemmia (Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera) is a very pretty, nuanced wine laced with wild cherries, plums, graphite and spices. Silky tannins frame an exceptional, elegant finish. This cask-aged Salice Salentino is a gem, not to mention an absolute steal for the money. The 50th Vendemmia celebrates the estate's 50th vintage in grand style. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2016. These new releases from Leone de Castris are some of the finest wines I have ever tasted from this prop... Read More » 

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A unique blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah and 20% Zinfandel from vineyards in the Sierra Foothills, Lodi, the Central Coast and North Coast AVAs. Urbanite Cellars is a new label from Vinos Unicos importer Luis Moya. The Redart follows the Old World tradition of easy-drinking table wines, and wow is it! This wine shows excellent freshness of fruit, spice, lively acidity and seems to dance across the palate. 

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93 points and an "Editors' Choice" from Wine Enthusiast Magazine: "Offers plenty of decadent richness, with elaborately smoked oak framing ripe, rich flavors of pineapples, limes, kiwi fruit and honeysuckle. Superb acidity provides crispness for balance. A yummy, impeccably crafted Central Coast Chardonnay." (4/1/2010) 

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Fermented and aged in stainless steel and bottled with a crown cap, this is the perfect liter, fresh, light and snappy, delivering all the thirst quenching you look for in a wine like this. The nose is textbook Grüner filled with spice and pepper, snap pea and grapefruit. It is sleek, focused and juicy owing to the wonderful bright acid structure of the vintage. 

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92 points Wine Spectator: "Bold, rich and layered, with a medley of smoky fig, toasty oak, hazelnut, and roasted marshmallow flavors that are pure, focused, intense and concentrated, with a long, persistent finish. Drink now through 2015." (WS Advance, 06/10) 

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Picpoul de Pinet is considered the "Muscadet" of the south. Grown just meters from the oyster beds of the Bassin de Thau, the wine marries perfectly with fish and shellfish. Picpoul (also known as Folle Blanche or Gros Plant) means "lip stinger," which refers to the high acidity of its must. Great with oysters and seafood. This wine is crisp, but quite long and full with nice floral and mineral notes in the nose. Bracing acidity backs up a wine with surprising breed for this price point. 

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This is a wonderfully delicious wine bursting with juicy pear, green apple and citrus flavors. A touch of barrel fermentation adds a kiss of spice to the mix. By sourcing fruit from less expensive regions they have produced a quality wine at a bargain price. This is your perfect party chardonnay. Specially bottled for K&L by a Mendocino winery. 

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A pale yellow wine with tiny bubbles, this Cremant de Loire Brut is rounded and delicate with a fine, nervy, complex nose and the freshness of Chenin Blanc, floral Chardonnay and fruity Cabernet Franc from 20- to 30-year-old vines. Lively attack, it evolves gracefully across the palate with nice aromatic persistence in the mouth and lingering notes of fresh peaches and pear. 

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Possibly one of the hardest California wines to keep in stock, the Rombauer Chardonnay is THE Chardonnay that fans of the buttery, spicy, ripe and rich take on the varietal measure all other Chards against. In 2008, the wine doesn't falter - with tropical fruit tending toward pineapple and papaya and a creamy texture that just glides across the palate. Sure to sell out. 

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This wine is PERFECT right now - mature and delicious Bordeaux at a great price. We sold the last 100 cases immediately and now we've been able to locate a tiny bit more. Just try a bottle and you will quickly see what the fuss is about. Clyde scores it 92 points. Anthony Barton ends up the hero once again, both for his super wines as well as his insistence on reasonable pricing and the impact he's had on the topic of value. From Stephen Tanzer: "Healthy ruby-red. Cherry, cassis and a fairly pronounced leathery component on the nose. Supple, sweet and ... Read More » 

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Ever since we started importing this estate's wines we have had an ever growing fan base for this expressive wines. Poggiarellino's 2008 Rosso is a nervier version of their supremely successful 2007. Always layered with earth, spice, wild cherries and this wines nose is classic Poggiarellino with a fresher, brighter feel and on the palate the wine is lively, long and a perfect accompaniment to your favorite pasta! Greg St.Clair K&L's Italian Buyer 

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Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand is widely regarded as setting a global standard for this variety. A combination of dry and moderate climates gives near perfect cool climate growing conditions and assists with the intense varietal characters unique to Marlborough. This is a crisp and powerful, well balanced wine with intense aromas of gooseberry, passion fruit and citrus flavours. This light to medium bodied aromatic wine to match with salads, seafood and vegetarian dishes and a perfectly acceptable quaffer! 89 points Wine Spectator: "Elegant and vibran... Read More » 

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93 points Wine Spectator: "A white of intense minerality and salinity, with peach, passion fruit and lime flavors accenting the stony core. This is sleek, beautifully defined and enlivens the palate with its crisp acidity and wet rock evocations. Fine length." Best from 2012 through 2022. 350 cases made." 

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This delightful Rosé sparkling wine comes from Burgundy. It is made of 80% Pinot Noir, and 20% Gamay Noir. The charming eye of the swan color comes from the addition of Pinot Noir to the wine when the lees are disgorged, following the traditional fermentation in the individual bottle, in the champagne method. On the palate it is very rich and fruity but just off-dry on the finish. The mousse is explosive, with a very creamy palate impression. It shows just a hint of the earthiness of a Pinot Noir from Burgundy. This is charming rosé, subtle and delight... Read More » 

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Classic, dry, fizzy Vinho Verde does not get much better than this! This is one of our favorites: crisp, citric, relatively low in alcohol and in a classically dry style. Don't let the deliciousness fool you, though; this white offers up a whole lot more complexity than the humble price might suggest. More than likely, one could attribute this amazing quality to two factors: First, the rock solid reputation and focus on quality of the Adega Cooperativo Regional de Monçao; and second, their reliance on Trajadura and Alvarinho grapes, which deliver win... Read More » 

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90 points Robert Parker's Wine Avocate "Rocca di Montegrossi is one of the leading producers in Chianti Classico. The estate’s Rosato, made from Sangiovese, is one of the finest rosés readers are likely to encounter. The 2009 Rosato is gorgeous for its rich fabric of fruit and superb sense of harmony, qualities that accompany the wine through to the soft, enveloping finish. So many rosés today seem to be about subtraction, but Rocca di Montegrossi’s Rosato is a wine that can stand on its own, without inviting comparisons to other wines in the estate’s li... Read More » 

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This brand new wine exhibits aromas of raspberry, blackberry, mint and black cherries. Vanilla and short bread cookie notes from oak aging bring balance and frame the ripe berry flavors. The tannins are fine and chalky, and there is also a mineral/earthy note to the wine that contributes to the multi-layer characteristics. A classic Napa Valley Cab and at a ridiculously fair price! 

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90 points, a Best Value designation and one the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009: "Ripe and open-textured, this is impressive for the way it packs in the cherry, blackberry and raspberry flavors and doesn't take the foot off the gas pedal until the mineral-inflected finish has played through. Drink now through 2018. 5,000 cases imported." (09/09) And, according to Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Vivid ruby. Fresh red berries, flowers and spicecake on the nose. Lively and fruit-driven, offering juicy raspberry and blackberry flavors br... Read More » 

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90 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: "The 2008 Volver is also 100% Tempranillo sourced from 50+-year-old vines and aged for 14 months in new French oak. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it showcases aromas of pain grille, earth notes, spice box, and fragrant blue and black fruits. Supple-textured, super-ripe and concentrated, on the palate it is mouth-filling, savory, and structured enough to evolve for 2-3 years. It can be enjoyed now and over the next 8-10 years. It is a great value that over-delivers in a big way." And from Wine Spectat... Read More » 

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Rejoice Tavel! In a time when very high quality rosés line our shelves, when pink wines from Spain, the U.S., South Africa, Italy and all over the land of France are finally getting some much deserved attention in the press and from our customers, we must give Tavel its special due. This is the original rosé appellation. In fact, so good is the fabled rosé from Tavel, that by law no other sort of wine can call itself Tavel! Layers of wild strawberries collide with a spicy note, a dash of citrusy acidity and so much fruit and flower aroma, it is almost to... Read More » 

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91 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May 10: "Silver-straw color. Offers the same high-pitched, mineral-driven citrus profile of the St. Vincent but with added elements of yellow plum and pungent herbs. Lively but deeply concentrated orange and orchard fruit flavors show weightier nectarine and mango qualities in the mid-palate, with a dusty mineral element adding focus. The herbal quality repeats on the tangy finish. For the price, this is a steal." 

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92 points Wines & Spirits "While the aroma is flinty and a little undeveloped, the flavors already show layers of fruit, from Mandarin orange and lime to white peach and an anise-like fennel note. The contrast between smoky richness and freshness makes this a luscious wine to enjoy in late summer with lobster and corn on the cob, both off the grill. 91 points Wine Enthusiast: "A full style of Vinho Verde, with fruit tannins giving a tight structure to the intense grapefruit juice. The wine is bone dry, achingly so to start, but then rounding sufficiently... Read More » 

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92 points The Wine Spectator and #41 in The Top 100: "Bright, tangy and elegant, this vibrant wine has grapefruit and pineapple flavors at the fore, picking up apple and spice as the finish lingers effortlessly. Drink now through 2017." "Few Chardonnays in the world so consistently hit the mark for quality and style as New Zealand’s luxurious standard bearer" (Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator) 91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2007 Estate Chardonnay has a wonderful nose that has you instantly hooked, capturing the essence of a Meursault with ... Read More » 

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Affectionately named "Cat-zilla" by our staff because of its Cat adorned unique label this is the newest addition to our direct imports from Montalcino. From the 2007 vintage and vineyards adjacent to Lisini on the south face of Montalcino this wine is a thrilla! Lush, rich texture balanced with spice, complexity and a long finish. This tiny winery was brought to our attention by a couple of loyal K&L customers (Mark & Lori thank you) and is just an awesome drink right now at an unbelievable price. You'll love the richness, be cativated by the complexity... Read More » 

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This wallet-friendly French 'Blanc de Blancs' is one of our favorite hidden gems. It drinks like an expensive French Champagne with a rich yeasty nose and body to match. It's called 'Cremant de Limoux', the official name for a sparkling wine from Limoux (that meets certain production and quality requirements). Limoux is actually located in southern France near Carcassonne. Definitely worth a serious look. Your friends that haven't seen the price tag will swear they're drinking Champagne worth 2-3 times what you paid! 12% abv. 

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89 points Wine Spectator: "Hard clove, cedar, ripe pear and apple flavors are pure, focused, intense and concentrated, gaining depth and richness on the finish. Drink now through 2012." (11/09) According to Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Nov/Dec 09: "($23) Yellow-gold. Ripe peach, poached pear and honey on the nose, with a hint of lemon zest adding vibrancy. Lush, buttery tropical and pit fruit flavors provide excellent palate coverage and are a touch syrupy. I'd have liked a bit more shape but this exotic wine will please lovers of this st... Read More » 

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A tight, reserved bouquet slowly opens to ripe black cherries and a wink of spice.A rich, classic Cabernet palate of cassis and cedar wood is given volume by an elegant tannin structure. A lingering finish wraps it all up with distinct black currant notes. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Syrah and 2% Petit Syrah. 

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"Outstanding Top value" according to Allen Meadows: "A very fresh and intensely floral nose also reflects hints of lemon-lime and earth, both of which can also be found on the nicely rich and round flavors that are not only intense and delicious but also deliver better than average complexity. A fine effort at this level." (Tasted: Jun 01, 2010) Wine Spectator writes: "A round, fresh and fruity white, featuring crisp acidity to keep it balanced. Moderate length. Drink now." 

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When it comes to killer value-priced Gruners like this one, more is definitely more. You will find that a liter of this in your fridge goes much much quicker than anticipated! This very dry, peppery white rings in at just 12.5% abv, and it is a cool, clean, bracing quaff with a spicy finish and notes of green melon and grapefruit. Just what a white wine should be, and nothing more. 

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Need a crisp white wine for a party, wedding or just weekday house wine? Look no further than the Southern Lights Sauvignon Blanc, which comes from fruit sourced from a more well known winery in New Zealand.This Kiwi "savvy" is bright and juicy with classic notes of grapefruit, passion fruit and lime blossom. On the palate, there is good acidity and a clean, long refreshing finish. At $7.99, you'll want to have a few of these in the fridge cold and ready to go. (Jim Chanteloup, K&L New Zealand wine buyer) 

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Hot on the heels of the hugely popular 2007 vintage (Wine Enthusiast's "Wine of the year" in 2008) is the latest and greatest from Bodegas Luzon. It's a terrific follow-up effort. The 2008 vintage in Jumilla was very successful, yielding wines with more weight and richness than 2007, though certainly not at the expense of complexity or balance. This blend of Monastrell and Syrah is once again full of dark cherry and plum fruits, with a hint of black olive and a slightly spicy licorice note to the finish. It's a terrific value to drink with a wide ran... Read More » 

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This one's a clean, crisp and ultimately refreshing sparkler that is one of our favorties. Just this year imported to the U.S. and now available for your holiday celebrations! According to Wine Enthusiast: "This sparkler offers a beautiful nose of white flower, orange blossom, crushed peppercorn, talc powder and almond skin. There's a focused sharpness here that helps give the wine definition, staying power and loads of character." (07/09) 

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The classic Malbec aromas of ripe plum and violets are evident in the nose, with hints of vanilla. The beauty of the Malbec in Argentina is its ability to combine a rich, weighty mouth feel with a soft silkiness normally associated with lighter wines. Elsa Malbec takes the promise of the nose through to the palate, with pleasing fruit that mimics the aroma. The soft, supple palate leads to a lingering finish. 

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Giovanni Blason and his wife Valentina are nascent producers who shocked us with their price-to-quality ratio, earning tons of kudos in Gambero Rosso and beyond. They come from the Isonzo region, right up against the Slovenian border. Their Pinot Grigio is really sensational, full in the mouth, rich on the palate and extraordinarily drinkable at this price! 

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92 points Wine Enthusiast: "A beautiful Pinot Noir, deeply flavored and complex. It shows a silky, elegant mouthfeel, with powerful flavors of cherry and raspberry purée, mocha, Dr. Pepper and smoky sandalwood. Feels solid and impressive in texture, an important wine, and will drink well though 2014." (12/09) 90 points Robert Parker: "Etude’s outstanding trio of Pinot Noirs begins with the dark ruby/plum-hued 2007 Pinot Noir Estate, which offers plenty of sweet cherry, pomegranate, wood spice, and forest floor characteristics in its round, gracious, expa... Read More » 

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In a terrific vintage like 2005, this drinks WAY above its price-point. As Allen Meadows writes about Girardin in this vintage: "the last few vintages really do seem to corroborate what he's saying about wanting to make more classically styled wines. And to this end Vincent told me that he "used up to 60% of the stems in his wine from the Côte de Nuits and up to 30% in those from the Côte de Beaune. 2005 is an aristocratic vintage that isn't at all fruity or forward and thus I did long but soft vinifications with no punch downs, only pump-overs. And I'm... Read More » 

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95 points Robert Parker: "The 2007 has terrific black currant fruit, licorice, incense, and subtle smoke, an opulent, even voluptuous mouthfeel, dazzling purity and texture, and a skyscraper-like mouthfeel. This is a sensational Opus One, with sweet tannin and impressive precision and depth. It can be drunk now or cellared for 25+ years." (12./09) 93 points Stephen Tanzer: "Deep red-ruby. Very sexy, perfumed aromas of ripe black raspberry, roast coffee and flowers; there's a wildness here that I find compelling. Quite fresh and juicy in the mouth, but wi... Read More » 

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This is another terrific bargain, purchased directly from France. All of the fruit comes from the Bonville's own estate vineyards in the marvelous Grand Cru of Avize. It is all Chardonnay blended from three very good years: 2005 (10%), 2006 (20%) et 2007 (70%). This Champagne has exotic, ripe fruit aromatics and as the glass warms up there are also traces of clean clay and earth, just like in great Chablis! On the palate the Champagne has great fruit and a wonderful full texture. This is a perennial staff favorite, with cases and cases being sold to our ... Read More » 

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"Wow, what a tremendous deal from South Africa. This wine was made from selected hand harvested grapes from vines cropping at less than 2 1/2 tons per acre. Fermentation occured in open top tanks with a manual punch down every 3 hours for 8 days. After malolactic fermentation was completed in barrel, the wine spent 30 months in 225 litre new French and American oak with a total production of 50 barrels. The bouquet offers notes of violets, blueberry, blackberry, grilled meat, vanilla, earth, minerals and a hint of black pepper. On the palate, the wine is... Read More » 

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95 points and an "Editors' Choice" from Wine Enthusiast Magazine: "What a beautiful Pinot Noir for drinking now with lamb chops or maybe a rich, exotic Ahi tuna tartare. Brilliantly crisp in acidity, with a clean, bracing mouthfeel, it offers dazzlingly rich flavors of raspberries, cherries, orange zest, Dr. Pepper cola and Asian spices, with smoky oak adding elaborate tiers of vanilla char. For the price, it's a very great buy." (8/1/2010) 91 points from Wine Spectator: "A rich, layered style, with firm, intense black cherry, plum and wild berry flavors... Read More » 

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This is solid wine that appeals to both the French and California Chardonnay lover. It has a pretty lemony note on the nose, nice richness on the mouth, and an interesting nutty quality and some minerality at the finish. This is a terrific value for summertime sipping! 70% of the fruit comes from Meursault, with the remainder from the Mâcon. It is fermented in a combination of barrel and tank, and then aged in French oak. At this price, it is unlikely to hang around for long. (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer, 05/10) 

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A Best Buy, Wine Enthusiast: "A good, rich, spicy Zin that shows loads of character at a great price. Full-bodied and bone dry, it bursts with blackberry, tobacco, dark chocolate and pepper flavors." (05/10) This is classic Amador Zin - tons of fruit, nice acidity and medium-weight tannins. This is complex and fresh enough to pair with most meals. And it's made with organic grapes. A great Zin at a great price. 

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91 points Wine Spectator: "Pungent, delivering aromas and flavors of apricot, pineapple, mineral and spice. Turns even more mineral on the palate, offering an intense salinity and a hint of smoke. There's fine balance, with a long, vibrant finish. Best from 2011 through 2020." 

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92 points from Robert Parker: "A blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Merlot, the 2003 Perry’s Blend reveals a chocolaty, fleshy bouquet with hints of espresso and black fruits, soft acidity, rich, medium to full-bodied flavors, and a corpulent, heady finish. While not quite as stunning as the 2002, it is a beautiful red to consume during its first 10-12 years of life. As I have written before, Carolyn and Perry Butler have quickly made Juslyn one of the finest sources of top quality wine on Spring Mountain. They planted their esta... Read More » 

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Crisp, clean, fast and racy, this brand spanking new 2008 brings a riper style with the lean, crisp grapefruit, lychee nut and herbs. This is a high impact wine with an elegant, pure Sauvignon Blanc finish. 100% stainless steel fermentation and zero time in barrel. This is a summertime wine if ever there was one. 

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