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Cascina Del Monastero, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2009

Michael Franz

August 6, 2013

A faint but distinctive and appealing menthol note shows in the bouquet, and it offers an interesting counterpoint to the floral aromas. A scent...

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Camparo, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2009

Michael Franz

August 6, 2013

This shows subtle sweetness on the nose, with a spicy backnote. Interestingly, the sweet character of the wines shows even more prominently in the...

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Fratelli Revello, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2009

Michael Franz

August 6, 2013

Although this is not among the kick-down-the-door powerhouse entrants from 2009, it has a lot going for it, with big ripe aromas that lead...

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Cockburn’s, Oporto (Douro Valley, Portugal) 2011

July 30, 2013

An amazing Cockburn’s Vintage Porto, this could very well be their best ever! The wine is compact, yet expansive with tremendous power and drive....

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Talbott, Monterey (California) Pinot Noir 2011

Mary Ewing-Mulligan

July 30, 2013

This is the least expensive of three Pinot Noirs that Talbott makes from its winery estate in interior Monterey, and it has the least...

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Patz & Hall, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey, California) Pinot Noir 2010

Rich Cook

July 30, 2013

Lots of California Pinot Noir from 2010 is made in a leaner style because of the more erratic, cooler weather than the previous three...

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Silver Oak, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

July 30, 2013

Time-tested and consumer-loved, the Silver Oak Alexander Valley shows plenty of American oak and red currant flavors. The wood and fruit dance well together,...

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Sojourn, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2011

Robert Whitley

August 6, 2013

The Sojourn Gap’s Crown from this vintage is forward, supple and ready to drink now. It offers a burst of bright raspberry and red...

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Bella, Sonoma County (California) Zinfandel 2010

Robert Whitley

July 30, 2013

Having been a harsh critic of modern Zinfandel with its elevated alcohol levels and overripe, jammy flavors, it’s only fair that I stand up...

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Dierberg, Sta. Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County, California) Pinot Noir 2010

Linda Murphy

July 30, 2013

Sports the signature Sta. Rita Hills Pinot character of firm tannic structure, dark-berry fruit and black tea, and adds to that inviting rose petal,...

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DeMartino, Choapa Valley (Chile) Syrah 2011

Mary Ewing-Mulligan

July 30, 2013

De Martino, one of Chile’s finest producers, is situated in the Maipo region. The grapes for this wine, however, come from Choapa Valley, 250...

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Weingut Graf Neipperg, Württemberg Qualitatswein (Germany) Lemberger Trocken 2011

Mary Ewing-Mulligan

July 30, 2013

You could confuse this Lemberger — aka Blaufrankish — for a Pinot Noir because of its sour cherry and black cherry fruit, but it...

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