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2003 Chateau Margaux Margaux
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $499.99 | |
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"Ultraconcentrated, with layers and layers of fruit and superfine tannins. Plenty of fruit, mineral and meat character. Full-bodied yet refined and classy, it coats your palate with gorgeous fruit and ripe tannins. Truly superb. One of the wines of the vintage. Best after 2012. 10,830 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (98 points)
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2003 Chateau Leoville Barton Saint Julien
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $149.99 | |
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"Intense blackberry and cherry, with hints of currant. Toasted oak and sweet tobacco too. Roses and other flowers, such as lilacs. Full-bodied, with masses of tannins yet incredibly long and seductive. Best after 2012. 18,330 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (98 points)
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2004 Clarendon Hills Syrah Astralis Clarendon
Syrah/Shiraz; McLaren Vale; | $299.99 | |
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"Deep, dense and brooding. A smoky, thick Shiraz that feels open and welcoming as the finish expands and persists. Cherry, chocolate and espresso notes mingle harmoniously and hint at loamy earth as the finish sails on and on. Best from 2010 through 2020. 500 cases imported. " -- Wine Spectator (97 points)
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2003 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou Saint Julien
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $149.99 | |
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"Intense aromas of blackberry, currant and cherry. Full-bodied, with masses of big, velvety tannins and a finish that lasts for minutes. A blockbuster. A classic big, juicy claret. Best after 2012. 17,500 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (97 points)
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2003 Chateau Leoville Las Cases Saint Julien
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $199.99 | |
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"Incredible nose of crushed berry, licorice, violets and lightly toasted oak. Pure crA¨me de cassis. Full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Solid. Best after 2011. " -- Wine Spectator (97 points)
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2003 Croft Vintage Port
Port Blend; Portugal; | $79.99 | |
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"Gorgeous aromas of blueberries and dried flowers follow through to a sweet, full-bodied palate. Velvety and round, with lovely fruit. Long finish. Best after 2015. 6,500 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (96 points)
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2003 Fonseca Vintage Port
Port Blend; Portugal; | $99.99 | |
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"Lots of grape and raisin on the nose. Full-bodied, chewy and lightly sweet. Serious concentration, with lots of grip on the finish. Just what to expect from a young Vintage Port. Best after 2012. 12,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (96 points)
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2006 Two Hands Wines Shiraz Ares Barossa Valley
Syrah/Shiraz; Barossa Valley; | $139.99 | |
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"Polished and generous. A plush mouthful of cherry, blackberry and creamy spice flavors that linger effortlessly on the long, open-textured finish. There's power in this wine, but it lurks below the glassy, seamless surface, ready to grow and get more complex with aging. Shiraz. Drink now through 2020. 500 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (96 points)
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