Fine Wine > 92-95 Pts > Still

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"The 2011 Garnacha de Fuego, a 100% Grenache cuvee, was aged in both stainless steel and neutral French oak. There are 10,000 cases for the United States. This amazing wine boasts a dark ruby/purple color along with a sweet kiss of jammy black cherries intertwined with crushed rock notes that give..

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"... The 2010 is a stunning bottle of Muscadet, offering up a deep and vibrant nose of lime zest, gentle leesy tones, a beautiful base of stony soil and just a whiff of gentle smokiness in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, fullish, pure and wonderfully complex, with a great core..

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Fresh scents of apple blossom honey and beeswax add to the almond richness of this arneis. It’s as smooth as a round riverstone, clean and fragrant. The finish is distinctly Piedmontese in its earthiness; to match braised chicken or a rich fish stew. (12/ 2011)

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"Deep crimson-purple; uses the Amarone technique pioneered by Joe Grilli in Australia, with 20% of the grapes air-dried for eight weeks before being crushed; it worked for him and does here, adding a dimension of richness to the blackcurrant fruit, and creating a velvety texture."

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"A gorgeous entry-level wine, the 2011 Etna Rosso is remarkably balanced and poised. Sweet herbs, tobacco, licorice, fennel and herbs emerge form this utterly gracious and compelling red. This is a great showing from the Rosso. The wine’s depth, balance and harmony are first-class all the way...

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"... This fabulous bargain over-delivers in every sense. Its dense ruby/purple color is accompanied by abundant notes of lead pencil shavings, white chocolate, espresso roast and creme de cassis. This modern-styled Spanish, super-rich, intense red takes ripeness to the limit. Consume it over the..

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"From vineyards planted in pure granite soils, the 2011 A Portela is an amazing, unoaked, naturally made 100% Mencia. Opulently styled with copious notes of blueberry liqueur, crushed rocks, spring flowers and a hint of camphor, it exhibits fabulous intensity, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel,..

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"The 2009 Celeste is 100% Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero aged for 12 months in French and American oak. It offers up an already complex nose of cedar, exotic spices, incense, lavender, espresso, and blackberry. This is followed by a supple, spicy, ripe, layered wine that will evolve for another..

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"Clean and fresh with excellent purity and a lovely touch of minerality, I was completely taken with the charm, bouquet and flavor of this superb Burgundian Chardonnay. It is a delicious white wine bargain with a delicate nature and has the scent and taste of elegant Puligny Montrachet. I drink it..

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"The current release of non-vintage Macvin Rouge I tasted was amazing. It reveals huge intensity along with some sweetness and glycerin from its red liqueur. 95 Points."