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classic and compelling aromas of rose petal, candied boysenberry, hibiscus reduction and vanilla brioche show on the nose of this wine from a rugged appellation east of the salinas valley. the firmly structured palate shows rose petals and tart berries, dusted by fennel pollen, white pepper and chaparral spice.

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made from chardonnay, pinot nero and pinot bianco, this wine offers a fragrance of lemon peel and yellow flower. the creamy palate offers apple, pear and pastry notes. a smooth texture balanced by fresh acidity yields a clean finish.

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this blends intensity and nutty richness on the nose, backed up by a full, balanced palate. flavors of dark caramel, toffee and chocolate end with the distinct flavor of café mocha and a lasting streak of caramel.

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this blends estate-grown wädenswil and dijon 115 clones into a briary, open and forward expression that accents its core of cherry fruit with a dash of cola. it lightens up as it finishes but remains nicely balanced and layered, with subtle hints of chicken stock.

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at five years old, this shows green pepper, dark fruit, tar and barrel spice scents followed by restrained fruit and barrel flavors. its jalapeño-like notes are distracting.

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bright, fresh raspberry fruit takes the center stage in this young and still rather tight wine that will reward further cellaring. there's a hint of metal in the acids. drink 2020–2030.

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this bend of 70% syrah and 30% grenache is nevertheless very pale in hue. the nose hints at wet stone, thyme and bay leaf, while the medium-bodied palate delivers a harmonious blend of red berries and citrus. long on the finish, with mouthwatering persistence.

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abundantly oaky, this is a friendly, mouth-filling and broadly textured wine that comes off as soft and soothing. sweet-seeming spicy oak and tobacco aromas lead to generous flavors of ripe cherry and raspberry rounded out by nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. concentration and layering raise it way above average.

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stocky yet comported up front, this dark-colored carmenère pumps out blackberry aromas along with notes of dried herbs and desert brush. a full but balanced palate deals toasty, blackened plum and spice flavors in front of a finish with ample oak and baking-spice notes.

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with a touch of initial mineral austerity, this still-young wine offers tannins and a solid structure as well as black cherry and dark plum fruits. beautifully balanced, it will develop slowly, leaving its minerality and rounding out.

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peachy aromas come with mellow notes of oak and woodspice. this feels citrusy, minerally and elegant. flavors of lemon chiffon and orange are elevated by light oak notes and related vanilla, while this ends with chiseled refinement.

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clean, tart and herbal, this sauvignon blanc has front-and-center flavors of bright citrus and green apple. a slight hint of baking spice comes through on the finish.

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compact and full in the nose, with a fine level of berry fruit and some attractive wood spice. the mouth offers sweet berry flavors and some toasty oak, while the finish is round and soft. there's little complexity or style—what you smell and taste at first is what you get.

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here's a monolithic aglianico that has concentrated flavors of black cherry, blackberry extract and toast layered with dark chocolate, vanilla and coffee. the ripe, one dimensional palate closes on a sugary note.

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pressed acacia flower, orchard fruit and yeasty bread-dough aromas waft out of the glass. on the lean racy palate, tangy acidity underscores yellow apple, tangerine and bitter almond before a crisp close.

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light in color and crisp in style, this wine nicely combines all the lovable features of the variety, from barnyard-like earth at its core, to streaks of cinnamon, cranberry and red cherry. it finishes with length and breadth, never getting bogged down in too much oak or tannin.

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sweet and fruity in orange, pineapple, pear and lime flavors, with a good burst of acidity for balance. a rich, spicy new world-style chardonnay for drinking now.

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this is a soft slightly sweet wine (dry in champagne means sweeter than brut) with red-berry fruits and balanced acidity. it has a ripe full rich aftertaste. drink now.

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tilled earth, game, red berry and orange peel aromas lead the nose on this concentrated wine. the ripe, savory palate delivers fleshy sour cherry, crushed raspberry, notes of baking spice, mineral and a suggestion of game. it's delicious, with an earthy charm that gives it a distinct character.

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vibrant and spicy, this savory red delivers aromas and flavors of ripe blackberry, black cherry, ground pepper and chopped mediterranean herb. firm, fine-grained tannins support the juicy flavors. an anise note backs up the finish.