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92 points and an Editor's Choice, Wine Enthusiast: "A tremendous value. Hard to believe it's so good, considering the price. The details of its origins and winemaker are mysterious, but it's worth a special search. Rich and dry, it's packed with classic blackberry, black currant, blueberry and cedar flavors, wrapped into firm, smooth tannins. Drink now 2016." (02/12) This Cab is virtually guaranteed to rise toward the top of our bestsellers lists. It was made by noted winemaker Ray Signorello and gives you a reason to believe you can still get delicious... Read More » 

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90 points and a Best Buy from the Wine Enthusiast: "Neprica is an awesome blend of Negroamaro, Primitivo and Cabernet Sauvignon from southern Italy that offers an unbeatable price versus quality ratio. This rising star of Puglia would pair with meats, pasta or aged cheese and offers clean aromas of ripe fruit, spice and leather." According to Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2009 Neprica is a fresh, floral red made in a juicy style best suited to near-term drinking. Sweet red berries, dried flowers, herbs and tobacco linger on the vinous finish. The blend i... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Sweet blackberry, plum and pomegranate fruit is fresh and vibrant as this red unfolds across the palate. Hints of flowers and spices intermingle, but this is more about the juicy fruit. Drink now through 2018." (1/31/2012) The Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti "Le Orme" is the first and only Italian wine to have ever received the "Best Value" designation from all the top wine magazines in the world: Decanter, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, the Wine Spectator and Gambero Rosso! Its price tag may lead you to underestimate it's body... Read More » 

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93 points Wine Enthusiast: "This is a blend of the various vineyards Conn Creek has access to. It is a splendid testimony to the winemaker’s ability to take disparate lots and make them harmonious. Just a beautiful Cabernet, dry and softly luscious, with complex blackberry, black currant, anise and cedar flavors. A wonderful experience now, and it should develop in the bottle for several years. Editors' Choice." (12/11) 

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94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2009 Chardonnay is one of the most unique Chardonnays being made in California. It shows gorgeous textural finesse and fabulous overall balance. The signature Napa Valley richness is there, but in a cooler, more mineral-driven style. Smoke, crushed rocks and citrus are layered into the vibrant finish. This is a fabulous showing. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. I was deeply impressed with the wines I tasted from Antica, the Antinori family’s outpost on Atlas Peak. Even though Antinori has been involved with t... Read More » 

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Here is what schmancy Saveur magazine had to say about a previous vintage of Bernier's Chardonnay: "This value-priced chardonnay tastes crisp and bright. It comes from the western Loire Valley, an unexpected place for this Burgundy grape variety, and is made in a fresh, unoaked style, nothing like the famed (and costly) Burgundy crus. Though unconventional, it's delicious, with fruit flavors that echo pears and apples, and an enticing hint of minerality beneath the surface. It's also a steal at the price." 

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Sourced from the three of BV's estate vineyards in the Carneros district that yeild the most concentrated and expressive fruit, planted to a combination of Dijon and Pommard clones, the 2007 "Reserve" Pinot Noir exhibits and incredibly intense perfume of lush dark fruits--black raspberry, blackberry, plum--with earthy, "sois bois" undertones. The palate is open and inviting with a ripe core of fruit and silken tannins. Nine months of aging in mostly 40% new French oak followed by aging on the lees in barrel has contributed incredible texture to the wine,... Read More » 

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This is a great deal in Pinot Noir coming in at 1/2 the normal price. The fruit comes from Central Otago which is the new "darling" area for New Zealand Pinot and to be specific the sub-region of Bendigo. The wine which spent 10 months in 30% new French oak offers a bouquet of raspberry, cherry, clove, earth and mocha. On the palate, there are fine tannins that frame the core of fruit with good acidity supporting the fine finish. Buy a case of this one. (Jim Chanteloup K&L New Zealand Wine Buyer) Stephen Tanzer adds: "Bright medium red. Red berries and c... Read More » 

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95 points Wine Enthusiast: "MacRostie’s Pinots from this vineyard on the edge of the Sonoma side of Carneros always are big, ripe, powerful and ageable. This ’07 shows the fat, ripe character of the vintage, offering luscious raspberry, cherry, cola, red currant liqueur, bacon, anise, spice and sandalwood flavors. But it’s balanced enough to change in interesting ways over the next 5–7 years. Really a glamorous wine for your best meals. Editors’ Choice." (10/10) 91 points Wine Spectator: "Complex aromas of wilted rose, sandalwood, spice and loamy earth.... Read More » 

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According to Robert Parker: "Lanessan's 2001 is a consistent overachiever in Haut-Medoc. This wine nearly rivals the outstanding 2000. It is a seriously-extracted, dark ruby/purple-colored offering with ripe cassis fruit, notes of leather and earth, and a hint of truffles. It is medium-bodied, pure, and savory, with copious tannin. It will age well for 10-15 years." (04/02) 

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This wine continues to over-deliver in the quality to price ratio, or QPR department (please excuse the industry jargon). Back again is the smooth, fleshiness, the bright red cherry fruit, hint of ripe blueberry and a touch of earthy smoke. At K&L the staff has commented on the fact that this wine seems to only gain in value and structure with each vintage. 

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95 points Wine Enthusiast Magazine: "This Cabernet is a blend of estate and purchased fruit. In a successful year, it rivals Stag's Leap's best wines, including Cask 23, and 2008 was a very successful year. Blended with 2% Merlot, and aged in lots of new French oak, the wine is, in a word, stunning. Rich, flashy blackberry and dark chocolate flavors are anchored by an earthiness suggesting cured olives and dried herbs. Delicious now, this beauty should develop additional complexities throughout the decade. Editors' Choice. -S.H." (02/12) 

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Étoile du Rhône was created by three friends who share a passion for wines of the Rhône Valley. Stephen Cronk, Tom Warner and winemaker Stéphane Vedeau. The grapes come from around the village of Courthézon, where the soil is composed of large pebbles. Each varietal is vinified and matured separately in traditional concrete vats for at least 8 months. The wine is matured in traditional concrete vats for at least 8 months. Loads of crushed red berry fruits, light spice, fine tannins and a lively acidity make for a serious, overachieving Côtes du Rhône. En... Read More » 

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91 points and Smart Buy from The Wine Spectator: "Focused and pure, a terrific, tangy expression of balanced lemon, white peach, tangerine, passion fruit, melon and green tea notes. This is powerful in its persistence and juiciness, yet maintains an air of elegance. Drink now." (12/11) 90 points Wine Advocate: "The 2011 Sauvignon Blanc offers intense notes of gooseberries, passion fruit, grapefruit zest and grass with a hint of fresh herbs. Crisp, dry and medium bodied with a good concentration of grapefruit and herb flavors, it gives a long tropical fru... Read More » 

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95(+) points Robert Parker: "A selection of the finest barrels, the 2009 Chardonnay Cuvee Alyce (named for Stephen Hansel's mother) is fashioned from both the old Wente clone and the newer Dijon Clone 95. This Chardonnay possesses all the same characteristics as are found in The North Slope, but more structure, restraint and possibly more aging potential. This intense 2009 reveals that overwhelming elegance that is a hallmark of this vintage. The most backward of these estate Chardonnays, it should last for a decade...If I were giving out awards for prop... Read More » 

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A great vintage for sure in the Loire Valley--especially for Sancerre. This is very aromatic, with lovely citrus notes to entice the nose. The attack in the mouth is full, rich and round. Fresh lime, kiwi and honeydew are balanced by a profound minerality. K&L lead wine buyer Clyde Beffa's pick for a value white. 

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97 points from Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate: "The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is unlike any wine I have ever tasted from Dunn. Layer after layer of flavor saturates the palate in this opulent, full-throttle Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2007 possesses dazzling textural richness, depth and sheer intensity. Purists may prefer more structured vintages, but for a producer known for such slow maturing wines, the 2007 is a huge pleasure to taste today. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2037. (12/2011)" 93 points from Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Ce... Read More » 

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In our opinion, there is no better value in Malbec right now. Within the huge region of Mendoza, the Uco Valley lies towards the south where a combination of a cooler climate and, in this particular case, a much thinner layer of topsoil create one very compelling Malbec value. Fruit sourced from three different 20- to 25-year-old vineyards shows the classic darker - think black cherry and maybe some blueberries as well - slightly more acid driven fruit of this zone. Grapes for this new project, headed by two veterans from the world reknowned Catena wine... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Focused, refined and appealing for its open-weave texture around a generous core of plum and currant fruit, finishing with hints of coffee and dark chocolate. Drink now through 2014." (12/11) 

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90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The crimson-colored 2008 Pasodoble is a blend of 55% Malbec, 34% Syrah and 10% Bonarda, aged for 12 months in French oak, 20% new. It displays aromas of cedar, smoked meat, pepper, blueberry, and black cherry. Medium- to full-bodied on the palate, the wine has plenty of spicy, savory fruit, good balance, and a forward personality. Drink this excellent value over the next four years.Bodega Poesia is owned by Bordeaux proprietors Helene Garcin and Patrice Leveque, with Leveque doubling as winemaker with consultatio... Read More » 

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91 points from Robert Parker: "The non-malolactic, steely, crisp, Wheat Thin-scented and -flavored 2008 Chardonnay Robert Young Vineyard displays honeyed pear and a hint of white currant in a crisp, lovely, fresh style. It sells for a song as well. Readers looking for a bevy of outstanding white wines at remarkably fair prices need look no further than the copious number of selections from Chateau St. Jean. There’s a lot to like at all different price points, but the under $25 grouping is especially strong, as evidenced by the following tasting notes." (... Read More » 

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Last February the "K&L Squadra Italiana" visited the small Ferrero winery in Montalcino. Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino has been their focus for the last decade but in the BOOM that was happening in Tuscany they too decided to buy some vineyard land about 20 minutes away from Montalcino, excellent soil, great exposure, bargain price, they were really excited. They planted non Montalcino varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Montepulciano and Alicante. The Cabernet, Merlot and Alicante all scored 90 or 91 points in the Wine Spectator and ... Read More » 

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92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Shows a return to the form of Souverain’s glory days. Beautiful and complex, with luscious flavors of blackberries, currants and dried herbs, wrapped into soft, smooth tannins. Really classy. Best now and through 2012." (7/1/2009) 90 points Robert Parker: "The finest of the group is the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker’s Reserve. Aromas and flavors of espresso roast, sweet toasty oak, black currants, licorice, and spice box are present in this medium-bodied Cabernet. With soft tannins as well as a velvety, savory mouthfeel, ... Read More » 

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94 points Wine Enthusiast: "Dazzling. Easily the best Groth Cabernet in many years, dry, full-bodied and crazily rich in blackberries, cherries, tobacco and new oak. The ripe, sweet fruit is held in check by brisk acidity and fi rm tannins, resulting in an exciting tension. Beautiful now, and should develop gracefully throughout the decade." (02/12) 92 points James Suckling: "This is a very clean and fruity Cab with firm tannins and bright acidity with dark fruits and minerals. Full and firm. Give this another five years of bottle to really mellow, but w... Read More » 

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91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2007 Salice Salentino Riserva 50th Vendemmia is big, powerful and super intense. Ripe black fruits, licorice, smoke, ash and game come through in this assertive Salice Salentino. Silky tannins round out the finish. As the name states, the 50th Vendemmia celebrates the estate's 50th harvest. The Riserva is 90% Negroamaro and 10% Malvasia Nera, aged in neutral French oak. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022" (06/11) 

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The wines of this family domaine have been a staple here at K&L since the 1994 vintage, when Franck and Betty Millet drove from Sancerre to Beaune (a long way) to meet Clyde and crew to present the wines. The wines were great even in that tough vintage, and the rest is history. We love these wines for their freshness, charm and affordability, and this is easily our best value Sancerre in the store. From soils of clay and chalk in the village of Bue near the Domaine, this 2010 Sancerre is a wine of freshness, lift and snap. The Millet keeps you coming ba... Read More » 

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For most people, the name Cakebread is synonymous with richy, buttery Napy Valley Chardonnay. But did you know they make a fantastic Sauvignon Blanc, too? Small additions of Sauvignon Musque (5%) and Semillon (4%) give the wine its wonderful complexity and aromatic intensity: honeydew, gooseberry and grapefruit aromas tempt as soon as the bottle is opened, with honeysuckle and vanilla notes that linger in the air. It has a touch of spice on the palate from partial barrel fermentation and aging in neutral French oak (12% barrel fermented, 87% barrel aged)... Read More » 

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95 points and three stars from Connoisseurs' Guide: "22% Petite Sirah; 2% Carignane. Nicely ripened blackberry first aromas are comfortably filled out by suggestions of red cherries, sweet oak, a touch of caramel and spicy background notes. Full-bodied on the palate with its suppleness running to a bit of flesh, but balanced quite well, this wine tightens up and finds structure figuring prominently in its latter half. Expect four to six years of growth at a minimum. It is made in the classic, sweet-berry, light spice mold of the Dry Creek Valley and is b... Read More » 

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A great choice for winter entertaining, this value sparkler of the Veneto is tasty, refreshing, dry but not at all austere. Everything you are looking for in a Prosecco, and check out that price! 

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94 points Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: "The current release is the 2001 Reserva Especial, a deeply colored wine with a lovely perfume of cinnamon, lavender, incense, balsamic, and black cherry. Medium-bodied, velvety-textured, and already complex, it will continue to evolve for another 5-10 years and offer a drinking window extending from 2016 to 2036. For those seeking immediate gratification, it has the virtue of being approachable now." (06/10) 92 points Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Deep red. Sexy, intensely perfumed bouquet of ripe raspberr... 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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With its vivid garnet hue and more elegant, delicate style than previous vintages, this Pinot Noir Cuvée reflects the long, even, cool 2006 growing season. Pinot Noir "Sea Slopes" is only produced in rare select vintages when there is a more bountiful harvest that gives us the opportunity to make an additional distinctive Pinot Noir: Intricate aromas of red currants, and bright cherry are perfectly complemented by hints of cola, earth and exotic spices. The aromatic characteristics are repeated on the palate with layers of wild strawberry, red raspberry ... Read More » 

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According to the Wine Spectator: "Light but persistent, with a good juicy edge to the red currant, floral and red licorice notes that hang through the warm stone-tinged finish. Drink now." (10/11) One of the most fresh vintages in decades, the 2009 Côtes du Rhône from Château de Montfaucon expresses itself with just the right notes ripe red cherries, blueberries and cranberries mixing with hints of garrigue flavours. The fresh fruit flavours continue in the mouth with fine tannins and very enjoyable stucture making the wine a true pleasure to drink. Enj... Read More » 

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(92-94) points Robert Parker: "The 2009 Pinot Noir The South Slope comes from the highest elevation parcel owned by Hansel, a 7-acre sector planted with Dijon Clone 777. Another impressive Pinot, it exhibits a more full-bodied, intense style with lots of black cherry, raspberry, foresty, floral notes, a sensational texture, a rich, concentrated, opulent mouthfeel, and a long, luxurious finish. This stunning Pinot Noir is already providing plenty of pleasure and it should continue to do so for 7-8 years. If I were giving out awards for proprietors who com... Read More » 

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A classic, top-selling California Chardonnay that pulls no punches. The Rombauer is known for its rich, toasty, buttery profile, and the 2010 vintage delivers. Melon, stone fruit and vanilla aromas melt onto a palate that is creamy, fruit-filled and infused with exotic vanilla spice. 

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91 points from the Pinot Report: "Medium ruby color; deep briary aromas with dark raspberry and cranberry notes; rich mix of dark fruit flavors, with tea and cola notes; fine grained tannins; good structure and balance; long finish. Deep, dark fruit-driven Pinot with very fine tannins. Needs time to open up." (Issue No.73) Vine Hill Winery's Scintilla Pinot Noir is made from grapes grown organically at the Scintilla Vineyard in the Carneros, aged in 40% new French oak. A deep, voluptuous Pinot Noir, with chocolate-covered cherry cola aromas and flavors ... Read More » 

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Once in a great while, you find wines from the Mâcon so good that tasting them blind you are forced to apply some much higher (and more expensive) appellation to it. Often, such a wine comes from hillside vineyards, with better drainage and cooler nights. This is such a wine, from the slopes below the giant monolith of rock that is Solutré. Domaine Renaud is a small Domaine, making Mâcon, Pouilly-Fuissé and St. Veran from 12 hectares of estate vineyards. Their cellar is modern, and they use upright ovals for many of the wines, and stainless for others. ... Read More » 

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Once in a great while, you find wines from the Mâcon so good that tasting them blind you are forced to apply some much higher (and more expensive) appellation to it. Often, such a wine comes from hillside vineyards, with better drainage and cooler nights. This is such a wine, from the slopes below the giant monolith of rock that is Solutré. Domaine Renaud is a small Domaine, making Mâcon, Pouilly-Fuissé and St. Veran from 12 hectares of estate vineyards. Their cellar is modern, and they use upright ovals for many of the wines, and stainless for other... Read More » 

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Château Bellevue La Randée is located on the commune of Galgon. The wine making is traditional; alcoholic fermentation takes place in concrete tanks, as well as ageing. The wine is filtered before bottling. It consists of Merlot 45%, Cabernet Franc 10%, Cabernet Sauvignon 45%. We tasted this wine in April on our Bordeaux trip, and bought it immediately. The wine is quite structured for ageing but can be enjoyed now after decanting. Great blackberry aromas and flavor. Sweet on the palate with silky, round tannins present. Broad shoulders. Very full bodied... Read More » 

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The Etz family has been in the wine business since 1898, and the estate is now in the 4th generation. With early 40 hectares of vineyard in production, the Etz estate prides itself on synthesizing the modern and the traditional. Their goal is to offer wines that show themselves from vineyard to bottle entirely in harmony with nature and the environment, from parcels planted around the famous wine-town Strass. Gaisberg, Galgenberg (that’s the gallows-hill, folks), and Wechselberg are among the famous vineyard names to be found in the Etz collection. The E... Read More » 

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88-90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Another sleeper of the vintage, the medium to full-bodied 2010 Cotes du Ventoux Cuvee Patricia Old Vines reveals a dense purple color along with copious aromas of cassis, black cherries, raspberries, spring flowers and earthy notes in the background. Drink it over the next 5-6 years." (10/11) K&L's notes - Packed with spice and pepper and tons of menthol, too. Lovely wine, and one we picked out last April. We got 125 out of the 300 cases! I am a fan and score it 91 points!! (Clyde Beffa, K&L buyer) 14% abv. 

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93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2009 Chablis Vaillons is wonderfully alive in the glass. A gorgeous, well-articulated bouquet resonates on the palate, where layers of crystalline fruit emerge with notable pedigree. The Vaillons shows terrific energy and focus all the way through to the finish. Hints of lemon peel, grapefruit and jasmine linger on the pointed finish. This is a gorgeous wine from Droin. The Vaillons was aged 20% in wood. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2024. This is an exciting set of wines from Benoit Droin, one of the generation... Read More » 

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There's just a splash of Petite Sirah in this excellent Zin from Shenandoah Vineyards in the Sierra Nevada foothill town of Plymouth, which adds just a touch of meatiness to an otherwise fruit-driven wine. Full-bodied, with a kick of spice and pepper, soft tannins and refreshing acidity, this is a rich Zin but it's not so big as to overpower a meal. Nice work! 

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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Essenza is a ripe expression of Nebbiolo from the 2006 vintage with earthy nuances, wild berry and pressed red rose. This Barolo offers very good dimension and overall depth of aroma, backed by a thicker, pulpier mouthfeel. The tannins are still young so let this wine age at least five more years." (12/1/2010) Terre da Vino is a co-operative that sources fruit from multiple different Barolo communes. The "Essenze" is a blend of individual crus from La Volta in Barolo, Ravera in Novello, Scarrone and Montanello in Castiglione ... Read More » 

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92 points Wine Enthusiast: "A very lovely blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with rich flavors and classic dryness. Shows delicious blackberry, black cherry, currant and dried herb flavors, touched with smoky oak, and wrapped into gentle tannins. Should age well over a decade; decant if you’re going to drink it now." (12/10) Lancaster is recognized as one of the top producers of Cabernet Sauvignon in Alexander Valley. With owner Ted Simpkins, one of the more influential figures in California wine sales, and the team of winemaker Jess... Read More » 

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90 points, one of Wine & Spirits' 100 Best Buys of 2011, a Critic's Pick and an Extreme Value: "With spicy cola scents over black-plum fruitiness, this sleek red has a dusty, savory set of flavors and a rich, chocolatey finish." (08/11) An uber-value from Washington! Strawberry and cherry cola character dominates this easy-drinking Cabernet (with small amounts of Syrah and Merlot). 

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According to the Wine Spectator: "This is fresh, but shows a jammy edge to the plum and dark berry fruit as a note of licorice accents the finish. Drink now." (08/11) 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 t... Read More » 

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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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90 points from Robert Parker: "A stunning sleeper of the vintage, this beautiful, already irresistible, plum/garnet-colored 2008 is a wine to purchase by the case. It possesses a dense plum/purple color, a glorious perfume of Christmas fruitcake, cedarwood, black currants, jammy cherries and licorice, medium to full body and a silky personality. It will provide both a hedonistic and intellectual turn-on over the next 10-15 years." (04/11) 89 points Wine Spectator: "This polished red shows good grip from the ripe, well-integrated tannins, which support p... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Boasting dark cherry and berry aromas and flavors, this polished red is vibrant and harmonious. Lingers on the finish, with a tight, fruit- and spice-filled aftertaste. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2013 through 2020. 2,000 cases imported." (10/11) 90 points James Suckling: "Lots of berry, chocolate and hints of cappuccino. Full and velvety, with plenty of fruit and a clean, bright finish. Delicious now. Good name for this. Drink it! Yummy. Made from 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 25% Merlot.... Read More » 

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