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This full-bodied and savory blend of Chardonnay, Ribolla Gialla and Sauvignon opens with lovely aromas of hawthorne, apple and stone fruit. The vibrant palate delivers yellow peach, nectarine, Golden Delicious apple and candied citrus alongside bright acidity.

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Jammy, ripe blueberry and blackberry aromas belie a crisp, tight palate, with wild berry, licorice and peppery flavors. This is fresh, wiry, firmly structured and alert as well as comfortable and controlled. Think classic Priorat to drink through 2018.

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Subdued aromas of pear peel give way to fleshy pear fruit framed with grapefruit acidity. Harmonious and reined-in, the wine combines elegance with fruity concentration.

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The nose starts with a delicate aroma of minerals, black currant and spice, and on the palate, layers of anise, cracked pepper and clove add a soulful touch. Sturdy tannins and a vibrant overall fruit profile give the wine a lift, but the package is balanced and smooth.

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Good wood, spice, ripe plum juice and balanced acidity. This is a wine with potential, balanced and rich.

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The nose boasts ripe dark cherry and raspberry aromas, with a dash of spice for nuance. Light, smooth and juicy on the palate, cherry and blackberry flavors resound in this easygoing Pinot Noir.

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This wine is pale salmon in color with aromas of pear and lees. It drinks dry with savory flavors of smoke and spice that linger. It's a unique offering from the appellation.

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This is a 100% Cabernet. It has deep, ripe flavors of black currants, licorice and raspberries, with hints of dark chocolate and toast. The tannins and acids are a bit fierce, suggesting that a few years in the cellar are warranted.

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Made from 96% Grenache Noir and 4% Syrah, this is a fresh, pretty and easy to like rosé, with attractive notes of peony, strawberry top, orange blossom and thyme. The mouthfeel is light, but flavorful, with a pleasant citrus-pith and watermelon-rind bitterness that lingers on the finish.

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Pear, dried flower and ripe green apple aromas lead to lighter-styled, dry, mouthwatering stone-fruit flavors. This brings interest but the concentration doesn't seem all there.

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The entry-level wine from this domaine is light and soft, offering attractively perfumed apple fruits and balanced acidity. The wine is refreshing, fruity and ready to drink.

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This is a spicy, flavorful and fairly straightforward vineyard-designate. It's not overly complex, but offers a mix of classic Gravenstein-apple fruitiness with medium-bodied texture and weight.

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Nineteen months in 40% new French oak has left a strong mark on this wine, imparting it with notes of cedar, graham crackers, baking spices, toast and some drying, woody tannins. Cassis fruit backs up all those oaky sensations, but will likely remain a background player, so drink it while it retains a sense of freshness, now through 2025.

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With an aroma like sweet vermouth and rich, chocolaty, smoky flavors, this Rhône-style blend exerts an exotic influence on the palate. The mouthfeel is smooth and graceful, with mild tannins, while the lingering finish echoes opulent fruit and spice notes. The winemaker used 48% Mourvèdre and lesser amounts of Grenache and Syrah.

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This is wonderfully aromatic and forward, with lush fruit-pie flavors of blackberry and black cherry. There are graceful notes sprinkled generously throughout, hinting at peppery herb and anise. At once smooth and supple, long and generous, this is drinking exceptionally well.

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Light aromas of herbs and citrus lead to fleshy fruit flavors with a lightly spritzy feel. Pair it with baked chicken.

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French oak, a whiff of exotic spice and a buttery note lead the nose. The oak-driven aromas follow through to the tannic palate together with licorice, roasted coffee bean and dried cherry.

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The thick, oily texture is backed by aroflavors of stone fruit, honeysuckle and passion fruit. This is a generous and bold wine.

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This SB is more plump and tropical than you might expect for Leyda, but it's still honest, grassy and quite good as a whole. Basic coastal aromas of grass and citrus give way to a round palate with honeyed citrus flavors and length. A focused, comfortable finish is perfectly good; drink right away.

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This mélange of grapes from Sonoma (56%), Napa (30%) and San Joaquin County (14%) intermingles Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Petit Verdot. An intense, weighty concoction of strawberry and leather, it's well-priced and distributed widely.