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Dense black plum and berry aromas are earthy, flat and jammy by Calvario standards. Feels chewy and hefty, with grabby, driving tannins and roasted flavors of blackberry, espresso and herbs. Not as complex and interesting compared to great vintages, but still an impressive Rioja cut from a modern cloth. Drink now through 2016.

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From the excellent Stonetree vineyard, just two barrels were made. Seductive, ripe and jammy blueberry and blackberry fruit soaks the tongue, set against firm but well-balanced tannins. The fruit is spectacular, and the wine takes its high alcohol in stride.

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A riot of licorice, cassis, toast and berry, this 83% Cabernet Sauvignon/17% Petit Verdot Bordeaux-style blend is currently showing a lot of barrel flavors, with subdued but not insignificant fruit. Medium-grained tannins give the finish some gravitas.

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This is an unusually complex Shiraz for the price, ably marrying meaty-savory notes with tart berries and plenty of weight on the palate. Crisp structure, finishes long, with lingering acids. Drink nowC2018.

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This Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Sangiovese blend is loaded with floral aromas of rose petal and dried violet that give it a feminine and elegant personality. Piquant freshness and soft tannins make it perfect alongside sweet lamb or succulent pork.

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Jacopo Biondi Santi hits a home run with this beautiful Morellino. The wine is smooth and dense, with lively cherry notes, soft spice and tobacco. It's straightforward and plush, but elegant at the same time.

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Caburnio (mostly Cabernet Sauvignon) shows elegant aromas of blackberry pie, coffee, cinnamon cake and exotic spice. There's a tiny herbal or medicinal touch backed by tones of cola, leather and dried tobacco.

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Lots of sweet, ripe, jammy blackberry, blueberry and raspberry fruit in this sweet, silky wine. Oak, too, plays its role in contributing toast and caramel notes. A little too ripe for comfort, but delicious. Drink over the next six years.

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Made from old vines (Vinhas Velhas), this is a seriously concentrated wine, showing structure and acidity as well as red berry fruits. The wine is juicy, firm-textured and ageworthy. Keep for 3C4 years.

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Undulating with richness and flavor. There's a textural brilliance that stands out on this sumptuous Trockenbeerenauslese-style Riesling from the North Fork's Roman Roth. Gorgeously perfumed with roses, freesia, lanolin and honey, it's a complex, composed representative of a fine American dessert wine.

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This is a lush, full-bodied Barossa Shiraz at a bargain price. Hints of charred wood accent mixed berries and rich, chocolaty flavors. Creamy on the finish, with mouthwatering acidity. Drink nowC2012.

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Delicious is the word that comes to mind drinking this Pinot Noir. It's young and vibrant in acidity, with waves of raspberries, persimmons, honey, cinnamon, cloves and smoky sandalwood. Good over the next five years.

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Produced from old vines on schist soils, this is an intensely structured wine. While it has power, it is the texture and the firm fruit that give it character. Black fruits combine with dark tannins to create a dry, solid aftertaste.

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Desiderio, a legendary Italian Merlot, shows slightly sour aromas this vintage with cherry, pressed flowers, natural rubber and spice. It's a hearty, well-concentrated wine with loads of density and intense cherry fruit on the close.

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Aged a little more than two years in 90% new French oak and then in bottle, time has been kind to this wine, a Syrah of dark mushroom and baked blackberry, that's savory and silky with a slight hint of mint on the finish. Mighty and impressive.

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Here's a big, rich, fruity Cabernet that satisfies for its array of blackberry, cherry, currant, mineral and oak flavors. It's dry and tannic, and the overall quality is quite high. The price makes it a good Buy. Drink through 2014

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Here's a very clean and rich Bolgheri blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that delivers dark chocolate and black cherry with subtle background notes of spice and black olive. It's a very attractive ensemble that would pair with succulent cuts of red meat.

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It's pricey for a Margaret River Sauv-Sem blend, but the pedigree of the wine shows in its refined crispness and tight, citrusy finish. On the palate, fig and melon flavors are tinged with a mixture of graphite and cedar. Drink nowC2015, possibly longer.

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This beautiful wine is polished and bright, with fresh berry notes backed by white almond, leather, moist tobacco and crme de cassis. It's medium bodied, which makes this ruby red wine particularly well-suited to pair with your favorite meat dishes.

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A wine with luscious red fruits and bold acidity, The dense texture adds to the firm, solid tannins. This is a wine that offers both short-term attraction and long-term aging.