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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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92-95 points Wine Spectator: "Dark color, with a spiced nose of cloves and cardamom. Tar too. Full-bodied, with round and velvety tannins and a rich, fruity aftertaste. Gorgeous young wine." 92-94 points Wine Enthusiast: "A fine and spicy wine, the wood toast well integrated with the sweet fruit. Deliciously ripe Merlot vies with the Cabernet tannins to give a dark, complex wine." (04/10) K&L's Notes: *1/2V Remember this property from 1990 and 1989? Well, it is back and fit as a fiddle. Red raspberry and black cherry aromas and flavors. Long and linge... Read More » 

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Located alongside a creek that runs from high in the hills of El Mauco, Sauvignon Blanc vineyards at Veramonte are managed with air tunnels through the canopy, to preserve airflow and with specific canopy adjustments to manage sunlight all to retain freshness and aromatics. Carefully controlled fermentations in the winery also maintain the wine’s vibrant fruit and aromas. The wine is entirely fermented in stainless steel, never touching oak, so that its freshness and lively aromas and flavors. 

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90 points Robert Parker: "This terrific portfolio of values is led by Foxglove’s remarkable 2009 Chardonnay, a non-oaked, stainless steel-fermented and aged white that sees no malolactic fermentation. Moreover, there are 30,000 cases of this beauty, a blend of two-thirds Santa Barbara County fruit and the rest from Paso Robles and further north in Monterey. It exhibits crisp honeyed lemon, citrus, poached pear, and honeysuckle notes intermixed with a hint of pineapple. However, it is the zesty acidity, stunning purity, and delightful balance this naked C... Read More » 

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The name Moobuzz is a catchy way of referring to the Land of Milk and Honey, in other word's the astoundingly beautiful and fertile California coast. This Chardonnay is buzzing with good stuff, inlcuding value. Pear and exotic aromatics of sandlewood and Far East spices mingle on the palate with lemon ice cream and ripe pineapple. French oak is just detectable on the finish, and acidity keeps it all in check and in balance. 

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This little baby is a real charmer! Made up of Pinot Noir and Gamay, there are blasting aromatics of bright, spicy red fruits and just a touch of creamy texture through the finish. Definitely a lighter style of rosé, but retaining depth and structure. Fantastic for a summer salad or just on its own. 

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Lovely ruby colour, violet aroma. Made from Cabernet Franc grapes grown on a clay-limestone hillside, this fruity and aromatic wine develop wonderfully, even when the wine is very young. Completely destemmed and vatted for 12-18 days, depending on the year. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel-vats. It is an elegant, round and easy to drink wine. 

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Some may perceive a lack of quality here, just because the Dashwood S.B. is priced so very low. That would be a big mistake. Once in a while a true value like this one crops up, and those who are willing to spend a lot less than they typically do for a bottle of wine are repaid in spades. It's got what you want (cut grass, gooseberries, crispness, acidity and refreshment) without even a hint of that overly tropical, Jolly Rancher or cat pee thing that plagues too many low end Kiwi whites. We are big fans of the Dashwood, and you should be, too! 

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This is from a single parcel of vines that are 60 years old. The fruit is all hand harvested, all organically farmed and aged in stainless steel for 7 months on its lees, with some stirring for added richness. This little wine can give most Sancerres a run for their money (actually less money) with its distinctive minerality and freshness coupled with effusive aromas of candied citrus, honeydew melon and sweet herbs. 

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The 2009 is medium straw in color with aromas of pineapple, pear and melon and a faint bouquet of vanilla. Flavors of pear, apple and tropical fruits are abundant in this rich, full wine. Sealed with the Stelvin Lux Screw Cap. 

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From Domaine Faverot located in the Cotes du Luberon comes this rosé, which is a blend of traditional Luberon varieties (syrah, carignan and grenache). This deeply colored rose is redolent of fresh herbs and wild strawberries. On the palate the wine is round, medium bodied, and finishes crisp and dry. Enjoy a glass or two this summer poolside, on the patio or with a nice filet of grilled salmon. 

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A K&L Exclusive Bottling!!! A winegrower that needs no introduction, since we have been proudly endorsing his wines since our first taste of ‘99 Drachenstein. Due to his unbelievable passion and determined focus Johannes has become one of the top producers of Riesling in the world - Not bad for a small farmer from the Rheingau. This wine comes from a single vineyard site (Klosterlay) just above the little village of Rüdesheim. This wine is intensely fragrant, full of sweet herbs, lavender and grapefruit peel. High toned and vibrant on the palate with a r... Read More » 

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92-94 points Robert Parker: "This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with the Cabernet dominating, looks to be the best they have ever produced, even eclipsing the 2005. Dense purple in color, with extraordinarily elegant floral notes intermixed with raspberry, black currant, cherry, and spice box, it is medium to full-bodied, not massive, but again, very seamless, with beautiful precision, sweet tannins, and an endearing fleshiness and depth of flavor..." (04/10) 90-92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Dense tannins over freshness, the wine is packed with ... Read More » 

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Torrontes is a wine of pleasing fruit intensity both in the nose and on the palate. Clean refreshing aromas with hints of spice, fruit, and honey that lead to similar flavors on the palate, with good natural acidity and a clean refreshing finish. This variety is blessed with the ability to develop these nice aromas and flavors at relatively low sugars which translates into better balance for a light- medium bodied white wine. 

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The very young brother-and-sister team of Silvano and Alberta Follador make one of the best Prosecco I have ever tasted! Their Organic Prosecco is magnificently balanced, delicate and features sophisticated fruit aromatics coupled with a minerality that gives a clean brightness to the palate. It is has hints of yeasty complexity without being ponderous. This is one hell of a sparkling wine and it makes THE perfect aperitivo-long, pure and refreshing. It makes you want to drink glass after glass. (Greg St.Clair, Italian buyer) According to Wine Enthusia... Read More » 

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90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: " Extremely pale pink. Nervy red berries and mineral on the nose, with notes of anise and talc adding complexity. Dusty, sharply focused red fruit and floral flavors are lifted by tangy minerality. Becomes weightier with air without loss of energy, and finishes with very good, spicy persistence." -Josh Raynolds Produced from the young vines of Cabernet Franc grown on the extremely quality conscious estate. This 2009 has a clear and smooth pink color and a lovely fresh and very bright fruity taste of w... Read More » 

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This is classic salmon colored Provencal rosé made up of cinsault, syrah, cabernet and grenache. It is sourced from their partners outside of the estate. It is still hand harvested by the domaine and vinified at their facility. This wine has subtle aromas of citrus zest and pink grapefruit with a touch of strawberry. It is clean and precise. Last year this was one of our favorites in LA. 

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A great value in zippy, tangy Sauvignon Blanc. Clean and crisp with citric flavors. 

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93-96 points Wine Spectator: "Full and very velvety, with round and juicy tannins. Creamy. New ownership here is really making a difference in wine quality; this is the best ever after maybe the 1929." (03/31/10) 90-93 points Robert Parker: "The Cuvelier family that has done so much to resurrect Clos Fourtet purchased this estate that had long been the pride and joy of the Theil family. A large vineyard, and certainly the finest wine of the somewhat forgotten appellation of Moulis, the yields in 2009 were 40 hectoliters per hectare, and the wine is a bl... Read More » 

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The Esterel hills protect rural Provence from the ravages of coastal development that have afflicted the Côte d'Azur. At Château du Rouet, in a setting of outstanding natural beauty, the Savatier family make wines that capture all the joys of living in this paradise. Whites, reds and particularly rosés all manage to distill the essence of Provence - sun, fresh fruit, wild herbs - and, no matter where opened, transport the taster on an idyllic summer holiday. This pink blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault is extremely refreshing with full fruity flavours... Read More » 

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90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Light, bright gold. Pungent aromas of lime zest, jalape n o, minerals and fennel. Tangy and precise in the mouth, offering energetic citrus and mineral flavors and a kiss of succulent herbs. This lively and impressively pure wine finishes with excellent clarity and dry, mineral-driven persistence." Reviewer Josh Raynolds is a conservative scorer; 90 from him is very often a solid and hard earned 90 in my book. And there is little I can add to the tasting note as I find it spot on. This is definit... Read More » 

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97-100 points Parker: "...outrageously concentrated, with silky tannin (the sweetest I have ever tasted in a Pontet-Canet as well as the highest measured), an opaque purple color, and copious notes of graphite, cassis, licorice, and subtle smoke and forest floor." 98-100 points Wine Enthusiast: "A superb wine with the purest fruit, great freshness and ripeness. It is certainly structured with dry tannins, while the blackcurrant freshness is also all there. The biodynamic wine has a great limpid, flowing feel, backed by power." (04/10) 95-98 points Spec... Read More » 

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If you are not yet familiar with the Redtree label, you need to do yourself and your pocketbook a big favor and make a beeline to K&L's domestic Pinot Noirs. You'll notice something right away about this wine, before you even leave the store. It's less than $7. When you get home and open a bottle you'll notice a few other things: aromas of fresh fruits and strawberries, with a hint of oak in the background. This lighter-bodied wine provides cherry flavors on the palate and more red fruits, finishing with soft tannins. From the Wine Enthusiast: "Good pric... Read More » 

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We are directly importing several spectacular wines from a tiny domaine in the hills of Mâcon in a town called Vergisson. Denis Barraud has a tiny estate called Domaine des Nembrets. This St. Veran comes from his estate vineyards on the slopes of the Roche de Vergisson, a giant basalt monolith, surrounded by complex and folded rocky, well-drained soils with limestone outcroppings. Depending on the soil geology, a vineyard might be St. Veran, Pouilly Fuissé, or just Macon Vergisson. His St. Veran is rich, and focused, with good length. Although very app... Read More » 

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There is a reason Santa Lucia Highlands is now synonymous with quality Pinot Noir. This one, from Luli, is sourced from several different vineyards in the AVA, and is aged in French oak and bottled without fining or filtration. The result is a silky smooth Pinot Noir with bright aromatics, lots of fruit and floral notes, and a very full bodied, velvety texture. 

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The Sauvignon blanc is processed using two different methods. To preserve the delicate tropical fruit flavors, a portion of the fruit goes directly into the press as whole clusters. The remaining fruit is de-stemmed and left in contact with the skins for several hours before pressing, enhancing the grapefruit/citrus components. All of the juice is fermented cold (55 degrees F) in stainless steel tanks. Perfectly balanced grapefruit and melon aromas and flavors are accented by lime and mango. A round mid-palate is followed by a vibrant, crisp, lingering f... Read More » 

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A Best Values designate, Wine Spectator: "A lip-smacking, vivid style, with passion fruit, lime zest and green papaya notes that are fragrant, crisp and clear. Light-bodied, with a touch of fresh grass and herb, which give this more personality. Drink now." (Aug. 31, 2010) Wonderful grapefruit and figgy nose. This wine explodes with delicious flavors of fig, apple and grapefruit. It is as though one were biting into a big piece of yummy fruit. It also has a lovely textural mouth feel. 

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Redcurrants, blackcurrants and raspberries present as the perfect fruity threesome in this mouthfilling Beaujolais Villages, from a producer who is not exactly obscure. This is just the sort of warm weather red than benefits from 20 minutes in the fridge and pretty much any sort of food you can throw at it, especially sliced meats and cheeses, or grilled hot sausages. Geral Boyd, of Wine review online, gives this 90 pionts, writing: "This delightful wine offers loads of forward ripe berry aromatics and fl avors, supported by soft but fi rm tannins and g... Read More » 

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One of K&L's picks for Top 10 wines of the vintage! 93-96 points Spectator: "Delivers gorgeous aromas of blackberry, blueberry and licorice, with hints of tobacco and spice. Full-bodied, offering a lovely texture and refinement. Very long and beautiful, with tangy acidity and lively fruit. A rich, yet very balanced, Calon..." 93-96 points Tanzer's IWC and 92-94 points Parker: "Made in a very different style for this estate, the 2009 is composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon...7% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot, and achieved 13.8% natural alcohol. It is a big, r... Read More » 

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Generosity is the defining word for the 2009 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc. Its aromatics encapsulate a broad spectrum of varietal flavors; tropical fragrances of guava and mango to ripe lime/citrus and sweet herbs. The palate also is juicy and voluminous, combining concentrated flavors with a mineral acidity that leaves a long, fresh, intense finish. There is a reason this remains the benchmark for Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. 89 points Wine Spectator: "Light and appealing for its citrus character, with lemongrass and lime flavors that dance easily throug... Read More » 

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Grüner in a liter format just feels right. Especially when made at a quality oriented estate like Höfer. Great wine, amazing value, and certified-organic viticulture is what you get in every delicious, thirst quenching sip of this classic, zippy Gruve. 

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Hand picking, extremely selective sorting, and delicate pressing of the grapes and finally maturing in oak barrels, are just a few of the reasons why Provencal rosés from Domaine Ott have the reputation of being perhaps the finest pink wine in the world! Composed of grenache, cinsault and cabernet sauvignon, this rich yet elegant rose abounds with floral aromas, spicy cinnamon and fresh currants. If you thought rosé were all simple, cheap and merely fun, think about opening a bottle of of this with bourride or any robust fish stew. 89 points Wine Enthus... Read More » 

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What a steal this is for quality Napa Chardonnay, and it's a great choice for summer entertaining. The palate showcases huge fruit flavors reminiscent of tropical fruit, balanced by a layer of lemony acidity and a long, polished finish. Its moderate acidity makes it a more versatile Chardonnay when pairing with food. 

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The Tessier Cheverny Rouge is a luscious blend of Gamay, Pinot Noir and Côt (Malbec). The small addition of Côt and the warm vintage of 2009 really make this one of my favorite Cheverny reds to date. This medium-bodied beauty is supple and elegant, a portrait of restraint and purity and just about one of the happiest wines we have in the store. Enjoy its cherry-scented nose, spicy licorice-tinged palate and ample sweet fruit just above cellar temperature and over the next 5-8 years. 

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aka. Dionysus Vineyards 'La Bourgeoisie' It's a lengthy name, but all you need to know about the House of Independent Producers is that they make killer wine, and they sell it for a song. This is the sort of Chardonnay that ALL white wine drinkers will love, even those who profess to hating the varietal. Eschewing buttery notes and oak vanilla, broche sorts of characters, this is all about freshness, vibrancy, minerality and balance with green apple and Bartlett pear aromas, a wet stone middle, and a finish that maintains acidity and focus. Great with fo... Read More » 

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Another of the fine wines of Dominique Robin. Location: 5 kilometres (3 miles) south of Libourne in the commune of Cadarsac. One of the first whites from the great 2009 vintage. Crisp acidity and plenty of depth of flavor. Superb buy-summertime pool sipper. 

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From Chehalem, this "everything but the kitchen sink" blend of white grapes is bold and yet balanced, with a tropical component to the panoply of stone fruit and mineral notes. A fantastic sipping wine, and a poor man's Conundrum. 

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Le Bel Ange is composed of 85% Chardonnay and 15% Chenin Blanc from predominantly clay and limestone soils on south-east facing vineyards. Yields are approximately 45hl/hectare. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, with no oak influence, and under cool temperatures in order to allow the purity of fruit shine through. In the glass, an inviting citrus nose will greet you, along with delicate nuances of honeydew melon, pear and wet stone. The Bel Ange is a superb candidate for a house white as it can be enjoyed on its own at the end of a long day, o... Read More » 

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Absolutely delicious Sauvignon Blanc, this shows aromas of exotic citrus, fresh grapefruit and lime, which lead to a palate of ripe grapefruit and more lime framed by crisp acidity and a clean finish. A wine to take the place of Margaritas! 

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This is from the estate formerly known as Domaine de Pellehaut. The label is different, but the wine is, thank heavens, just as good as ever. One of our best and most popular dry pink wines, it has a beautiful vivid pink color, an intense, aromatic expression on the nose, with a bouquet of red fruits, strawberries and a floral touch. On the palate, it shows remarkable balance between freshness and aromatic splendor. Surely a rosé for pleasure, remarkably well vinified. 

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One of K&L's top buys of the vintage! 91-93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Very ripe fruit aromas. The palate is almost velvet in texture, smooth and rich, fruits packed with black berries and sweet plums. A charming, delicious wine." (Web 04/10) 88-91 points Wine Spectator: "Love the gorgeous red fruits in this wine. It seems a little Porty, with prune and blackberry character, but so soft, round and rich. Could use a little more in the center palate, but opulent and generous. A little hot. 50 percent Merlot and 50 percent Ca[bernet.]" 89-92 points Robert Pa... Read More » 

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