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Avery Quinn, California (United States) Merlot 2011
Michael Franz
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February 19, 2013
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What the world needs–at least on Tuesday nights–is a good, honest, balanced, $11 bottle of red wine that will work with almost anything at...
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Finca Torremilanos, Ribera del Duero (Castilla y León, Spain) 2011
Michael Franz
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February 19, 2013
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Believe it or not, I’ve already tasted more than 2,400 wines in 2013, and we’re only seven weeks into the year. Of all those...
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Clayhouse Vineyard, Paso Robles (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Michael Apstein
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February 19, 2013
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Herbal nuances play a supporting, but critical role, as a foil for the ripe dark cassis-laden fruit flavors in this delightful Cabernet. Not overdone,...
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Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley (Washington State) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Michael Apstein
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February 19, 2013
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At long last we are starting to see well-priced solid domestic Cabernet Sauvignon on the market. Bob Bertheau and his team have put together...
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Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley (Washington State) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Michael Apstein
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February 19, 2013
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A big step up from their very good Columbia Valley Cabernet, this single vineyard bottling from Chateau Ste Michelle is worth the premium. Although...
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Baileyana, Edna Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2009
Robert Whitley
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February 12, 2013
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Winemaker Christian Roguenant scored a rare double at the 2012 Winemaker Challenge when both his chardonnay and pinot noir from Baileyana earned platinum awards...
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Ring Bolt, Margaret River (Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Paul Lukacs
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February 19, 2013
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Deep and dark, with classic varietal flavors and just the right amount of oak to add interest without intruding upon the fruit, this is...
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Bellamarsilia, Morellino di Scansano (Tuscany) 2011
Paul Lukacs
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February 19, 2013
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A modern-styled wine, meaning rich and ripe, this Tuscan beauty still manages to stay true to its origin and to itself, offering aromas and...
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Eberle Winery, Paso Robles (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Robert Whitley
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February 12, 2013
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The Eberle Winery has a long-standing reputation for its age-worthy cabernet sauvignon, but the kudos are usually reserved for the consistently outstanding estate cab...
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Cakebread Cellars, Howell Mountain (Napa Valley) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Robert Whitley
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February 12, 2013
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This massive mountain cabernet from Cakebread’s Dancing Bear Ranch on Howell Mountain was voted best-of-class cabernet sauvignon at Winemaker Challenge IV, where it also...
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Aia Vecchia, Toscanna (Italy) 2009
Paul Lukacs
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February 12, 2013
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 A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc,“Lagone” is made with grapes grown near Bolgheri in western Tuscany. Supple yet powerfully concentrated, it...
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Yalumba, South Australia (Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Paul Lukacs
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February 12, 2013
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A full-bodied but smooth and harmonious Cabernet, this wine offers plenty of flavor without ever seeming overbearing. It also is surprisingly nuanced, with hints...
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