89 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Deep red. Red- and blackcurrant, cherry and menthol on the nose, with subtle vanilla, cola and tobacco notes adding complexity. Tightly wound red berry and bitter cherry flavors are framed by dusty tannins, picking up anise and herb notes on the back end. Understated and brisk, with good finishing clarity and mineral cut." (May/June '09) According to Wine Enthusiast: "Light in body, with a tobaccoey, dried herb quality to the cherry fruit. Finishes fast, but quite an elegant wine, and should age for... Read More » 

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89 points Wine Enthusiast: "Conn Creek’s fine track record with this bottling continues, and they haven’t raised the price in years. The ’05 is soft and attractive, with cherry, red currant and toasty vanilla flavors that have a decadent edge of mocha. Drink now." (06/08) 

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This wine's got fruit, fruit and more fruit! Like Chiquita Banana (without the banana) Edna Valley's 2007 "Paragon" Chardonnay is packed with aromas and flavors of pineapple, mango, peach and Bosc pear. Exotic vanilla and coconut flavors playfully mingle with leesy richness and bright acidity on the finish. From a cooler climate, the wine makes you think of warm summer days from start to finish. 89 points Wine Spectator: "A rich, smoky style, with ripe pear, fig and honeydew melon fruit that's smooth and fleshy. This is well-balanced and medium- to full... Read More » 

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Honig's Sauvignon Blanc is bright and fresh with grapefruit, lemongrass and lime aromas that carry over to the palate. In the mouth, the wine tends toward the tropical. The fruit comes from Honig's sustainably managed vineyards, and it is finished in a combination of large, neutral oak casks and stainless tanks. 89 points Robert Parker: "Consistently one of the finest Sauvignons made in California, Honig’s 2008 (30,000 cases produced) is a blend of 99% Sauvignon Blanc and 1% Semillon from prime Napa Valley real estate. It exhibits crisp fig and melon no... Read More » 

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89 points Wine Enthusiast: "This 2008 is the third vintage for this extraordinarily popular Riesling, again showing bright, vivid, punch citrus fruit and juicy acids. Residual sugar is about 1.5% and once again it is sourced from the Evergreen vineyard. With production climbing to 20,000 cases, this should be easy to find at least until fall." (08/09) 

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89 points and a Best Values designation from the Wine Spectator: "Supple and inviting. A softer style of Cabernet that weaves milk chocolate and spice flavors through the dark berry and currant flavors, mingling effectively on the finish. Drink now through 2012." (05/09) 

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A subtle expression of Sauvignon Blanc, with honeydew melon, spice, tangerine and nectarine flavors and a gentle yet persistent acidity. Likeable for its elegance and focus, along with its echoing finish. Drink now. 723 cases made. —M.W. Imagine the love child of a pineapple and a grapefruit - what would you call it? I would call it Provenance. The winery's 2007 Sauvignon Blanc bursts with aromas of tropical fruit and grapefruit, coupled with hints of white flowers and minerals as the wine opens up. In the mouth the wine is dry and crisp, with plenty o... Read More » 

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89 points Wine Spectator: "Sleek and complex, full-bodied and Bordeaux-like, with an earthy mineral edge to the dried berry and currant flavors that are subdued and tightly wound, ending with earthy tannins. Needs time. Best from 2011 through 2017." (10/09) 

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Mike Grgich has been making great wine, vintage after vintage, since he catapulted on the scene at the Paris Tasting of 1976. Now made from fruit grown at the winery's certified organic and biodynamic American Canyon and Carneros vineyards, Grgich and his team continue to make exceptional wines with the same attention to detail. The 2007 Fumé Blanc is a wonderful expression of sauvignon blanc, with layers of tropical fruit, lemon and grapefruit aromas and flavors strung together with a thread of minerality. Try this with a Panini with thinly sliced lemon... Read More » 

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Honig did a great job overcoming the challenges of the 2006 growing season, and ultimately produced a really lovely Cabernet Sauvignon. Mouthwatering black fruit aromas are complemented by cookie spices and chocolate undertones that are reflected on the palate. In the mouth the wine's sweet fruit is balanced by medium tannins and a long, spicy finish. 89 points Wine Spectator: "Creamy oak leads to rich, intense, full-bodied currant, anise, sage and mineral flavors that are tightly wound. Needs aeration or short-term cellaring. Best from 2010 through 201... Read More » 

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Made from 90 percent Sangiovese, 5 percent Nero d'Avola, 3 percent Cinasult and 2 percent Colorino, this is a dark, even brooding sangiovese blend made mostly from grapes grown biodynamically at Gimelli Vineyard in San Benito County. The vineyard is just over the range from the Ca' del Solo vineyard, tucked into a box canyon that shields the vines from the prevailing winds. Morning fog cools the vineyard, giving the grapes time to ripen a bit more slowly. Minerally with cherry tobacco notes and subtle chocolate tones that open up to cassis and black cher... Read More » 

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89 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. According to Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Bright red. Fresh strawberry and raspberry aromas are complemented by floral and mineral notes. Light-bodied red berry flavors pack surprising punch and pick up a musky herbal quality with air. Firm tannins add support and carry through the sappy, gently sweet finish." (May/June '09) From the International Wine Review: "As the name suggests, the 3 Vineyard Pinot Noir is a blend of grapes from Chehalem’s three vineyards. The wine is aged 9 months in 20% new ... Read More » 

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89 points Wine Enthusiast: "A wonderfully fragrant blend, supple and loaded with berries and darker notes of licorice and coffee. This is sophisticated and European in style—meaning lighter alcohol and less sugar—but in return you get substance and grip. Though it’s built for near-term drinking, there’s nothing lightor insubstantial here; and the mouthfeel is that of a much more expensive wine." (03/09) 

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89 points Wine Spectator: "Blackberry pie aromas lead to jammy but well-balanced plum and smoky cracked pepper flavors that finish on a lively tart and briary note. Tannins sneak in on the finish. Drink now through 2012." (06/09) 

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Proof that merlot's bad rap is entirely unjustified, the 2005 Twomey Merlot is luscious and balanced with plenty of stuffing to drink well for more than a decade. It comes from the Soda Canyon Ranch at the southeastern edge of Napa, where volcanic soils yield tiny, concentrated berries. Spicy, gamey with fine-grained tannins, this is a great merlot for fans and one that will surely win skeptics over. 89 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Bright, deep red-ruby. Red berries, tobacco, pine resin and a whiff of herbs on the nose. Suave, you... Read More » 

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89 points Wine Spectator: "Ripe and big-boned, with blackberry cobbler and spice aromas and jammy, rustic wild berry, dried sage and cracked pepper flavors. Drink now through 2014. 857 cases made." (10/09) 

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Walter Hansel pressed for additional hangtime on this 2008 Russian River Sauvignon Blanc, harvesting about three weeks later than other winemakers who buy fruit form the same ranch. The extra time on the vine mellows Sauvignon Blanc's grassier nature and brightens the color in the glass. Bright citrus and pear notes abound in this medium-bodied, focused wine. 889 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Bright yellow. Energetic scents of lime, floral honey, clove and candle wax; reminds me a bit of a chenin blanc from the Loire. Supple but a ... Read More » 

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A jammy Zinfandel like you've come to expect from DeLoach. Violets, dark plum and blackberry cascade from nose to palate, with hints of spice and walnut that linger on the finish. 89 points Wine Spectator: "Soft and jammy, with appealing black cherry and toasty pepper aromas and lively, zesty raspberry and smoky licorice flavors that nicely linger. Drink now through 2012." (06/09) 

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89 points Wine Spectator: "Trim and focused, with complex loamy earth, dried currant, sage and herbal notes. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins. Just needs time. Drink now through 2013. 252 cases made." (Web only, 2009) According to Wine Enthusiast: "Dry, leathery and tannic, this Syrah isn’t offering much relief right now. It has tightly wound flavors of crushed blackberries, black currants, cola, leather and pepper. It’s a good mountain wine, but it really needs some time. Give it four or five years." (07/09) Finally, according to Wine & Spirits: "A den... Read More » 

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89 points Stephen Tanzer: "Bright yellow. Lemon, yellow apple and a leesy nuance on the nose. Sweet, supple and broad, with fruit-driven flavors of melon, orange, tangerine and passion fruit over a solid, minerally backbone. Finishes smooth and persistent, without heat or bitterness. Seriously concentrated pinot gris." (Nov/Dec '08) 

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89 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The one value-priced red wine is the 2006 Merlot Columbia Valley. Deep crimson-colored, it has an attractive perfume of cassis, black cherry, spice box, and cedar. This leads to a medium to full-bodied, supple-textured wine with an elegant personality, some complexity, and 2-3 years of aging potential. This tasty Merlot will be at its best from 2011 to 2018." (10/09) By now EVERYBODY knows that Washington Merlot is as good as, if not better, than Merlots produced in California, and Januik's is one of the best. T... Read More » 

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If you love California Pinot, you need to make sure to get your hands on plenty of the 2007 vintage, which is proving to be extraordinary. A riper, cola-kissed cherry cordial style, Twomey's Russian River Pinot is framed by fine tannins and acidity to complement the region's typical red-fruited elegance. 89(+?) points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Good medium red. Subdued but pure aromas of black cherry, blackberry, licorice, violet and spices. The most backward but also the most gripping and authoritative of this set of pinots, with note... Read More » 

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89 points Wine Spectator: "Gobs of tropical fruit flavors--pineapple, passion fruit, mango and papaya--are paired with refreshing acidity, citrus and peach notes, followed by a long, lingering finish. Drink now." (08/08) 

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89 points Wine Spectator: "Ripe and a little showy, with seductive red currant and toasty oak aromas and soft black cherry, spice and mocha flavors. Drink now through 2014." (Web only, 2009) One star from the Connoissseurs' Guide to California Wine: "19% Cabernet Sauvignon; 2% Petit Verdot. With its complexing touches of dried herbs and vanilla off to the edges of its slightly restrained themes of extracted, black-cherry fruit, this weighty, but still tightly framed youngster only hints at Merlot suppleness and is built for aging. The best strategy here... Read More » 

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Fame Napa Valley winemaker Karen Culler has been crafting the wines at the tiny Wolf Family estate since 1997. As a complement to the long-lived Cabs and blends, they have created a second label, Phaedrus, which focuses on more approachable, younger-drinking wines. This belnd of 61% Cabernet Sauvingon, 17% Malbec, 13% Cab Franc and 9% Petit Verdot is a great follow-up to the 93-point 2005. 89(+?) points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Full ruby-red. Deep, brooding aromas of cassis and chocolatey oak. Chewy and sweet, with more density to its... Read More » 

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89 points Robert Parker: "The most classic wine of this trio is the 2004 Syrah Petite Rousse, a Paso Robles’ interpretation of a good Crozes-Hermitage or St.-Joseph. Peppery, meaty, and spicy with plenty of black currant and cherry fruit, medium to full body, undeniable style and personality, it is accessible enough to be drunk over the next 3-4 years." (08/09) This wine fermented completely dry while on its skins, which, for the record, was a first for "petite rousse." Identical to the 2001 and 2002 "petite rousse" the 2004 "petite rousse" comes from 1... Read More » 

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89 points Robert Parker: "Very Crozes-Hermitage-like, winemaker/proprietor Tim Spears’ 2005 Petite Rousse offers sweet red cherry and darker currant notes with some tapenade, spice box, and roasted herbs in a supple-textured, medium-bodied, delicious, and complex wine meant for drinking in its first 4-5 years of life. Like all the wines at this artisinal winery, it is bottled unfined and unfiltered. This is always a dead ringer for a French northern Rhone, and the 2005 continues that pattern. It is also an excellent bargain." (08/07) And, according to W... Read More » 

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89 points Wine Spectator: "Ripe, succulent melon, peach, apricot and nectarine flavors are light-bodied, yet wonderfully fleshy and spicy, with fragrant orange blossom highlights. Drink now." (08/09) According to Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The crisp, grapefruit, citrus-scented and flavored, fresh, lively, mid-weight, super-dry, stainless steel-fermented and aged 2008 Sauvignon Blanc is best consumed over the next year." (08/09) 

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89 points Wine Spectator: "Complex, with a range of flavors stretching from earthy currant to leather, cedar, anise and cherry, finishing with supple tannins.--1987 California Cabernet horizontal." (12/97) 

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89 points Stephen Tanzer: "Good full ruby-red. Cool, pure, penetrating aromas of blackberry, violet and sexy oak spices. Juicy and aromatic in the mouth; not particularly expansive but supple and serious. Finishes with firm tannic structure." (May/June '06) 

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89 points Wine Spectator: "Intense and concentrated, very tight and compact. Complex aromas lead to ripe blackberry and wild berry fruit, with mineral, sage and dusty berry and cedar notes that are juicy and layered at points. Needs a lot of time. Best from 2012 through 2020. 525 cases made." (Web only, 2009) 

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89 points Stephen Tanzer: "Good full ruby-red. Cassis, blackberry, mint and baking spices on the nose, with hints of violet and licorice. Creamy-sweet but lively, with juicy flavors of blackberry and tarry oak. A smaller-scaled cabernet with a fairly low pH (3.4), but easy to drink owing to its rather light tannins." (May/June '05) 

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Proof that merlot's bad rap is entirely unjustified, the 2005 Twomey Merlot is luscious and balanced with plenty of stuffing to drink well for more than a decade. It comes from the Soda Canyon Ranch at the southeastern edge of Napa, where volcanic soils yield tiny, concentrated berries. Spicy, gamey with fine-grained tannins, this is a great merlot for fans and one that will surely win skeptics over. 89 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Bright, deep red-ruby. Red berries, tobacco, pine resin and a whiff of herbs on the nose. Suave, you... Read More » 

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89 points and one star from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "Oak, whispers of dark chocolate, nicely concentrated raspberry and red cherry fruit all combine in the aromas of this full-bodied noticeably fleshy offering. Its compact flavors drift decidedly into the ripe side of spectrum as well and deliver a decent mouthful of character that steers clear of the drying angularity that marks so many of the vintage. Yet, that said, the wine does come with oak-supplied toothpicky tannins." (10/09) 

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89 points Robert Parker: "A soft, elegant, medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon ... there are generous amounts of rich, black-cherry, and cassis fruit, a gentle touch of toasty new oak, and a velvety finish. It is a Cabernet Sauvignon to drink over the next decade." (06/94) According to the Wine Spectator: "This is a lean, earthy bottling of Grace, which usually shows more ripe, opulent fruit. It's tightly wound and compact, with spicy currant, cedar and spice notes..." (11/94) 

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89 points Wine Spectator: "Extremely youthful and full of extract, with concentrated currant, cedar and herb aromas and flavors and hints of cola and tea on the long, smooth finish. A complete wine, drink now or hold through 1998. 447 cases made." (11/92) 

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89 points Robert Parker: "Transplanted Frenchman, Stephan Asseo's Bandol-styled rose, the 2007 Cote a Cote Rose, is a blend of 47% Mourvedre, 38% Grenache, and 15% Syrah. It offers a light pink color as well as a crisp, elegant perfume of framboise and crushed strawberries, lovely fruit, and a dry, medium-bodied, nearly austere personality that is loaded with character. This is a seriously-endowed rose to drink over the next 8-12 months." (08/08) 

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89 points Stephen Tanzer: "Saturated ruby-red. Black raspberry, smoked meat, cocoa powder and brown spices on the rather oaky nose. Sweet, spicy and shapely, with good life to the dark berry, spice and game flavors. Comes across as a bit broader than the basic bottling despite being lower in alcohol (13.1%, vs. 13.8%), but also livelier and spicier on the back end, which features dusty tannins." (Sept/Oct 06) According to Wine Enthusiast:: "Dry and fruity, this is a softly-structured wine that brims with complex blackberry, plum, coffee, chocolate, soy,... Read More » 

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89 points Stephen Tanzer: "Dullish ruby-red. Musky aromas of raspberry, coffee, chocolate and game. Sweet, high-toned and vinous, with ripe acids giving shape to the flavors of cassis, blackberry, spiced plum, chocolate, cured tobacco and nutty oak. A very ripe if somewhat unrefined wine with a lot of fruit and sweet tannins-and much better than RN Estate's young-vines mourvedre, in which oakiness dominated the wine's washed-out fruit flavors." (Sept/Oct '06) 

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89 points Wine Spectator: "Well crafted...well focused on a core of currant and black cherry, with light toast and cedary oak shadings. Finishes with firm, round tannins and a trace of mineral. Good structure. Best from 2001 through 2009. 1,300 cases made." (11/98) 89(+?) points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Very saturated deep red-ruby. Sappy aromas of black cherry, cola, licorice and maple syrup. Not particularly sweet but offers good ripeness for the year; initially a bit hard, but showed a pliancy with aeration, along with intriguing ... Read More » 

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89 points Wine Enthusiast: "A luxuriously smooth and fruity wine that drinks well now, it has pretty aromas of wild berries, herbs and bacon, and very extracted berry and spice flavors. Dry, but has a sweet glycerin-laden mouthfeel and a long finish. Mainly Sangiovese, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Teroldego and Cabernet Franc." (09/00) 

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89 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "($75; 55% merlot and 45% cabernet sauvignon) Good bright medium ruby. Aromas of redcurrant syrup, tobacco, minerals and smoked nuts. Full and harmonious in the mouth, with moderate definition and distinctly warm flavors. Finishes with dusty, slightly edgy tannins that grew with aeration." (May/June '03) 

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89 points Wine Spectator. 

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89 points Wine Spectator: "An earthy wine, crisp and intense, this may well surprise with age. Has plenty of flavor and depth, but remains austere.--Diamond Creek vertical." (06/98) With another decade of age on it, this "Gravelly Creek" should be drinking beautifully now! 

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Honig did a great job overcoming the challenges of the 2006 growing season, and ultimately produced a really lovely Cabernet Sauvignon. Mouthwatering black fruit aromas are complemented by cookie spices and chocolate undertones that are reflected on the palate. In the mouth the wine's sweet fruit is balanced by medium tannins and a long, spicy finish. 89 points Wine Spectator: "Creamy oak leads to rich, intense, full-bodied currant, anise, sage and mineral flavors that are tightly wound. Needs aeration or short-term cellaring. Best from 2010 through 201... Read More » 

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89 points Wine Enthusiast: "This is a wine that needed serious aeration. Although it started out mute and closed, it opened up to reveal polished cedar. mocha and black currant flavors, wrapped into creamy smooth tannins. A lovely young wine, it’s good now, with decanting, but also should age for eight to 10 years." (05/07) According to Robert Parker: "Blended with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, the 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits a deep ruby/purple color, a rustic structure, good tannin, and fine purity, richness, and balance. Consume it... Read More » 

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89(+?) points Stephen Tanzer: "Good full ruby-red. Notes of licorice, leather, flowers and mint on the nose. The palate offers a juicy, high-acid impression, with a leathery edge to the intense flavors of bitter cherry and dark chocolate. Conveys a slightly leafy Medoc aspect and offers lovely inner-mouth aromatic character. Finishes with firm tannins and a lingering floral quality." (May/June '08) 

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89 points Wine Spectator: "Intense yet smooth-textured, with a pithy lemon, grapefruit and spicy oak dimension that unfolds gracefully, ending with a long, clean, elegant finish. Drink now through 2011." (07/08) 

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89 points Wine Spectator: "A bit rustic, with a mineral quality, while currant, cherry and plum flavors emerge to give balance and depth. Picks up a minty note, with supple tannins. Best after 1999." (07/97) 

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89 points Wine Spectator: "Firm and compact, with a tight, narrow band of spicy currant, cedary oak and mineral notes. Picks up an earthy edge on the finish but hangs together. Best after 1998." (11/94) 

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