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Ladera, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
February 26, 2013
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Ladera has vineyards on both Mt. Veeder and Howell Mountain, at almost opposite ends of Napa Valley.  Both contribute to this wine.  The nose...
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Laurent Miquel, Vin de Pays d’Oc (France) Cabernet Sauvignon – Syrah 2010
Marguerite Thomas
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February 26, 2013
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This appealing red blend has cleansing sandy tannins and refreshing acid on the finish, both of which serve as an attractive counterbalance to the...
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Rodney Strong, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Meritage 2010
Marguerite Thomas
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February 26, 2013
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As high-spirited and tautly muscular as a promising race horse, Symmetry gallops across the taste buds with energy and power.  It’s loaded with juicy...
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Bisquertt, Colchagua Valley (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Michael Franz
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February 26, 2013
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This remarkable bargain shows dark fruit flavors with accents of cedar, spices and tobacco leaves.  Full of flavor but really only moderate in weight,...
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Pueblo del Sol, Juanico Region (Uruguay) Tannat 2010
Michael Franz
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February 26, 2013
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The next big thing in red wine should be Tannat from Uruguay, but it probably won’t, due to the two facts that Uruguay is...
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Domaine Faiveley, Mercurey Rouge (Burgundy, France) 2011
Michael Apstein
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February 26, 2013
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Although based in the heart of the Côte d’Or in Nuits St. Georges, Domaine Faiveley has substantial holdings in Mercurey.  They are the prime...
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Holly’s Hill Vineyards, El Dorado County (California) 2009
Linda Murphy
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February 26, 2013
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Holly’s Hill is a shining star in Rhône-variety wines from the Sierra Foothills. This Southern Rhône-style blend of Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache and Counoise delivers...
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Pfendler Vineyards, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2011
Linda Murphy
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February 26, 2013
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Traditional Joseph Swan, Calera and Pommard clones are the foundation for Kimberly Pfendler’s Pinot Noir plantings, and this wine displays the pretty, elegant red-cherry...
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Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley (Washington State) Syrah 2009
Michael Apstein
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February 19, 2013
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With Ethos, their Reserve bottling, Chateau Ste. Michelle brings together a fine amalgam of meaty and fruity flavors, both sides of what Syrah can...
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Tablas Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles (California) 2010
Linda Murphy
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February 19, 2013
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Adhering to the tradition of its parent winery — the Perrin family’s Chateau de Beaucastel in the southern Rhône Valley — Tablas Creek specializes...
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Ridge Estate, Santa Cruz Mountains (California) Merlot 2009
Linda Murphy
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February 19, 2013
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Estate-grown Merlot has long been a component of Ridge’s acclaimed Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignons, and it is now showcased in this 100% Merlot bottling....
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Cameron Hughes, California (United States) 2009
Michael Franz
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February 19, 2013
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This isn’t going to be everyone’s Platonic Idea of a Meritage wine, since it is lighter in color and less weighty and dense, with...
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