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"... lovely sweet fruit at the finish. Light jam and chocolate character. Good finish."

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So perfumed with sexy aromas of rose petals and other flowers. Passion. Full body, with ultra-fine tannins and a fabulous texture. Goes on for minutes. Phenomenal. Better in a year or two but superb.

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An international blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Petit Verdot that yields ripe blackberry and plum, plus vanilla. Gripping tannins give a great structure and length.

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"Tight and compact, this delivers tangy, spicy intensity that’s packed around a solid core of red fruit. The midpalate is driven by sensations of cherry, cassis and blackberry, and the finish shows signs of smoky barbecue and roasted chestnut."

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From one of the top vineyards in La Morra. The wine has a deep red color, with aromas of cherries, redcurrant and coffee. Full-bodied, soft and clean, with sweet and well integrated tannins.

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"The 2006 Barolo Cascina Dardi Bussia flows from the glass with gorgeous crushed flowers, berries, spices, licorice, cherries and kirsch, showing beautiful inner perfume and plenty of muscle. It is a structured, powerful Barolo best laid down for at least a few years. In most vintages Fantino..

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"This is really gorgeous with layers of ripe tannins that are polished and integrated. Full and balanced with ripe fruits and a clean and caressing finish. A beauty. I like this as well as the 2007. Excellent effort."

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"The 2008 Barolo Vigneto La Villa emerges from the glass with generous dark red fruit, flowers, menthol, pine and licorice, all supported by firm, massive tannins. French oak gives the wine volume and textural depth, but without being intrusive. A plush, authoritative finish rounds out this..

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A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese from Nicolo Incisa della Rocchetta, creator of Sassicaia. Aged for over a year in a mix of used and new French and American oak, the wine is brilliant -- a symphony of floral and spice aromas with layers of red and black fruit and tobacco,..

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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (RP):
"The 2010 Poggio alle Gazze is an attractive Sauvignon laced with sweet white peaches, pears and sage. Winemaker Axel Heinz uses some batonnage, which gives the wine lovely textural depth and richness, even though malolactic fermentation is blocked...