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2005 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Don Melchor Puente Alto
Cabernet Sauvignon; Chile; | $82.99 | |
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"Still very tight, but the tannins that lead the way now are sleek and refined, and should easily meld into the huge core of roasted chestnut, black currant paste, warm fig and tar. Has a long, coffee- and loam-tinged finish. Best from 2009 through 2019. 18,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (96 points)
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2005 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Masseto Toscana Rosso
Merlot; Tuscany; | $399.99 | |
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"Smells like chocolate mousse, with crushed raspberry and hints of flowers. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a rich, fruity finish. This is powerful and structured Merlot, with layers and layers of everything. Needs time to come around. Best after 2014. 2,660 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (96 points)
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2004 Pecchenino Barolo Le Coste
Nebbiolo; Piedmont; | $99.99 | |
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"Ripe plum, verging on prune, with coffee and dark chocolate character. Full-bodied, with soft tannins that are very velvety and caressing. Chewy and concentrated. Sneaks up on you. A superb debut Barolo from Piedmont's best Dolcetto producer. Best after 2012. 800 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (95 points)
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2005 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia
Bordeaux Blend; Tuscany; | $199.99 | |
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"Displays beautiful aromas of ripe fruit, with currant, plum and blackberry. This complex and full-bodied Tuscan red has soft, polished tannins and a long, long finish. Shows a deft hand in the winemaking. Best after 2012. 11,660 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (95 points)
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2004 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon; Napa; | $127.99 | |
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"Weaves together a complex array of ripe, rich currant, anise, smoky oak and black cherry. Dense, concentrated and persistent, with great depth and focus. Ends with an amazingly long, richly flavored finish. Best from 2008 through 2018. 8,688 cases made. -JL " -- Wine Spectator (95 points)
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2006 Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon; Napa; | $179.99 | |
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"Complex, riveting aromas of spice, cola and sassafras join wild berry, spice, black cherry and sage notes in this full-bodied, intensely flavored, tightly focused and very persistent display of fruit that's long and lingering. Drink now through 2017. 11,900 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (94 points)
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2002 Wolf Blass Wines Shiraz Platinum Label Barossa Valley
Syrah/Shiraz; Other Australia; | $86.99 | |
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"Juicy, flavorsome style has tremendous vigor but a sense of elegance as well, bursting with gorgeous blueberry, blackberry, plum and subtle spice flavors, lingering with a vibrancy that lets the flavors sail on and on. Drink now through 2015. 400 cases imported. " -- Wine Spectator (94 points)
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2003 Vall Llach Vall Llach Priorat
other red varietal; Priorat; | $59.99 | |
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"Cocoa, licorice, blueberry, mineral and floral notes mingle in this powerful and complex red. It has plenty of tannins, wood and alcohol, but all in balance. Dense and brooding now, it promises to sing with time. Best after 2007. 75 cases imported. " -- Wine Spectator (94 points)
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