Navarro Correas Structura Ultra Limited Release Named Varietal Blends-Red 2006, I.P., Mendoza, Argentina: This wine is a blend of 52% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Merlot and aged for 18 months in new French oak. It has a lovely length and depth to it with blackberry and blackcurrant flavours. Well-structured. Drink: 2011-2015. 64501 14% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. October 15, 2011
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Finca Los Nobles Bodega Luigi Bosca/Familia Arizu Cabernet Bouchet 2005, Mendoza, Argentina 175547 15.10% XD 750 mL $63.95. October 15, 2010
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Turckheim Hengst Grand Cru Gewurztraminer 2007, A.C., Alsace, France: Spectacular! Classic Gewürz: rose petal, lychee and spices with a profusion of white flowers on the finish. Great acidity Drink: 2012-2019. 259705 13.50% M 750 mL $24.95 Score: 95/100. March 3, 2012
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05 Barolo Bussia (Giacomo Fenocghio) 2005, PIEDMONT, ITALY 232421 14.10% XD 750 mL $42.95. January 1, 2011
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Castelgiocondo Marchesi De' Frescobaldi Brunello Di Montalcino 2005, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Big, black and brooding and in serious need of cellar time. Don’t open it now. Blackberry, black plums, smoky oak. Full-bodied and fairly smooth, though this will improve with aging. Drink: 2012-2021. 650432 13% XD 750 mL $55.95 Score: 91/100. November 13, 2010
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Sandeman Vau Vintage Port 2000, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Love it! Savoury cherry liqueur with cedar goodness. Rich layers with a long finish. Drink: 2010-2025. 251090 20% S 750 mL $19.95 Score: 94/100. October 12, 2013
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José Maria Da Fonseca & Van Zeller Vintage Domingos Soares Franco & Christiano Van Zeller Btld. 2005 Port 2003, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: A rich and layered port with seductive aromas of blackberry liqueur and cassis. This port in the cellar for decades will glory so it's also a great one to lay down for a child or grandchild born in 2003. Drink: 2013-2025. 638924 20% S 750 mL $19.95 Score: 94/100. January 7, 2012
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Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States 710426 14% XD 750 mL $136.95. October 30, 2017
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