Marcia J. Hamm
Botalcura La Porfia Reserve Cabernet Franc Grand Reserve 2005, Maule Valley, Chile: Vintages Wine Panel: Aged for one year in French (60%) and American (40%) oak barrels (30% new), this full-bodied, well-structured Cabernet Franc displays tantalizing aromas of black cherry and cassis with notes of toast, coffee, vanilla and sun-dried fruits. My note: Opens with black plum, prune, cocoa and vanilla smoke. Full-bodied richness with a plush mouth-feel. Perfect for a casual or impromptu get-together. 83717 14% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. March 28, 2009
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Erasmo Late Harvest Torontel 2008, Maule Valley, Chile Drink: 2015-2045. 13% S. March 1, 2012
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Domaine de L'Amauve Vin Blanc 2014, Seguret, France 14% $23.95. March 1, 2012
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Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Tautavel Grenache Syrah Carignan 2008, Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages Tautavel, Midi, France: Dark fruit, pepper and cedar forest pls on the nose. Full-bodied and fairly smooth but it will help to decant 2 hours. Terrific price for this savoury, full-bodied red. Drink: 2012-2016. 272575 14.50% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. July 21, 2012
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Chateau Doisy Daene 2011, Bordeaux, France Drink: 2015-2020. 13% $43.95. March 1, 2012
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Les Freres Perroud 2013, Burgundy, France Drink: 2013-2023. 12% $25.95. March 1, 2012
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Bricco Dei Guazzi Barbera D'asti 2008, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Tarry black and brooding with aromas of blackcurrant, cassis, black licorice and pepper. Full-bodied with lots of layers of flavour that can stand up to bold meaty dishes. A pleasantly bitter and refreshing finish. Complex and satisfying. Drink: 2013-2016. 181495 14% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. January 5, 2013
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#06 Sansonina Merlot (Zenato) 2006, VENETO, ITALY 236448 14% D 750 mL $54.00. January 1, 2011
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Fonte Tinta Morellino Di Scansano 2013, Tuscany, Italy Drink: 2014-2018. 13% $26.95. March 1, 2012
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Braida Il Fiore 2012, Piemonte, Italy 702968 12% $26.95. March 1, 2012
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Leone de Castris Copertino Rosso 2012, Puglia, Italy 14% . March 1, 2012
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Quinta da Alorna Vinho Rose 2013, Tejo, Portugal 12% $17.95. March 1, 2012
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Painted Wolf "The Den" Chenin Blanc 2014, Swartland, South Africa 13% D. March 1, 2012
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Columna Albariño 2011, D.O., Rias Baixas, Spain 339929 12.50% XD 750 mL $18.95. October 12, 2012
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