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Argiolas Costera 2007 -- $17.99 -- The intense, ruby red color of this wine tends toward orange with age. The full bouquet of sweet black cherry, pepper, and licorice is typical of the Cannonau grape. Warm and full bodied on the palate with excellent texture, ripe fruit flavors and pleasant . . .
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Bacio Divino Pazzo 2006 -- $28.99 -- "The seductive 2006 Pazzo may not be as rich as the 2005, but it offers a boatload of pleasure at a realistic price. It is a peppery, spicy, slightly herbal, deliciously fruity red that is meant to be consumed during its first 2-4 years of life.Pazzo . . .
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Bodegas Fontana Mesta Tempranillo 2008 -- $7.99 -- A fruity but dry easy drinking red wine that will not disappoint. There is plenty of ripe raspberry, cherry and blueberry fruit, violets and chewy tannins for you to feel comfortable serving this to your friends, family and neighbors.Cheese Pairings: . . .
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Caves Vidigal Reserva 2008 -- $8.99 -- Tinto Roriz (called tempranillo in Spain) ripens early and can take on many flavors and aromas—strawberries, raspberries, spice, leather, tobacco. Castelao aka Periquita produces intense and aromatic wine with red berry and floral aromas. Consisting of . . .
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Ciacci Piccolomini d Aragona Brunello di Montalcino 2004 -- $56.99 -- The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals sweet, open aromatics that meld seamlessly into a perfumed core of ripe red fruits. This is one of the more intensely scented, fruit-driven Brunellos of the vintage. The wine reveals superior density and richness . . .
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Clos la Coutale Cahors 2007 -- $14.99 -- You can see why the French call the wines of Cahors “Black Wine.” The wine is rich, juicy and peppery. It is filled with mulberries, dark chocolate, nuts, cassis and stewed fruit. Its earthy and leathery…less of a fruit bomb than Argentian Malbecs. It . . .
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Cortes de Cima "Chaminé" 2007 -- $11.99 -- Flavor Profile: A modern style wine…very fruit forward, juicy, ripe, chewy & easy drinking. Chaminé is bottled early, usually within 6 months of harvest time and without any oak ageing. According to Wine Enthusiast: "Ripe and fresh, this is a soft, . . .
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Cuvee de Pena 2006 -- $9.99 -- Great wine for the money! A medium-bodied, fruity wine with a dry finish. It offers aromas of black cherries, spice and smoke on the nose, and red & black fruit on the palate. A lot more sophisticated than you would expect at this price. Yes, it’s . . .
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Di Majo Norante Sangiovese 2007 -- $10.99 -- The 2007 Sangiovese is made in a super-ripe, racy style, with plenty of forward, plump fruit. In the glass, notes of earthiness, spices and tobacco emerge, adding further complexity. I loved this soft-textured Sangiovese for its sheer appeal. Cheese . . .
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Dominio de Pingus PSI 2007 -- $43.99 -- Rich plum in color, with a fuchsia rim, this is immediately attractive. Gorgeous swathes of red fruit are seductive on the nose, allied to fresh violets and hints of wild blackberry liqueur. This offers really delectable, vibrant fruit, intense and appetizing . . .
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Fattoria di Rodano Poggialupi, IGT 2008 -- $14.99 -- An amazing value! Poggialupi shows delicious rich, red fruit flavors with balanced acidity and structure. The wine was aged in a combination of large botti and small barrique barrels lending smooth body and notes of vanilla and spice. Cheese . . .
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Imagine Moore Truth 2007 -- $18.99 -- Dry Red Table Wine A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc This wine spent 13 months in a blend of French, Hungarian and American Oak
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La Lecciaia Brunello di Montalcino 2004 -- $38.99 -- The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino offers up dark red fruit, flowers and spices in a soft, accessible style. This medium-bodied Brunello flows with beautiful length and ripe, finessed tannins. Clean, mineral notes frame the wine nicely. Anticipated maturity: . . .
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Le Ragose Amarone della Valpolicella 2003 -- $59.99 -- Rated 92 points by Robert Paker: Sweet, super-ripe aromatics along with dark cherries, herbs and underbrush waft from the glass as the 2003 Amarone della Valpolicella reveals its elegant, understated personality. The wine shows plenty of length and lovely . . .
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Lioco Indica 2007 -- $19.99 -- nose: blueberry, violets, graphite.flavor: blueberry tart, herbs de provence, black olive. the spirit of indica, being a blended wine, allows for fluidity and experiementation. while we were clear from day one that the wine would always be driven by . . .
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Michaud Vineyard Sangiovese 2004 -- $26.99 -- Michaud's Chalone Sangiovese showcases the famed Italian varietal's potential in the Chalone AVA. Displaying red cherry, cranberry and pomegranate flavors with a mineral underpinning. Chalone's growing conditions also help keep sangiovese's naturally . . .
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Orin Swift Cellars Papillon 2006 -- $62.99 -- From the people who brought you "The Prisoner" Zinfandel blend, comes the first vintage of a Bordeaux-style blend guarenteed to stop you in your tracks. 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec. This . . .
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Owen Roe Sinister Hand 2008 -- $29.99 -- Bright and jazzy, with distinct peppery notes to add interest to the raspberry and white chocolate flavors, lingering nicely.Cheese Pairings: Soft cheeses, Saint Nectaire, Port SalutFood Pairings: Roasted Meats, Grilled Vegetables
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Pellegrini Vineyards Vintner's Pride Petit Verdot 2006 -- $25.99 -- "Petit Verdot is typically used as a blending component to intensify both color and depth of flavor throughout Pelegrini's red wines. This vintage bottling however is 97% Petit Verdot and only 3% Merlot exemplifying the pleasant dried herb aromas and . . .
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Planeta La Segreta -- $15.99 -- This Sicilian blend of 50% Nero d'Avola, 25% Merlot, 20% Syrah, and 5% Cabernet Franc is great for everyday drinking or pairing with a meal. It has aromas of fresh berries and plums, while it boasts a ruby red color. Fruit forward with smooth . . .
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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco 2005 -- $38.99 -- "Once again, the Produttori have turned out a gem in their 2005 Barbaresco. A beautiful, perfumed Nebbiolo, the wine flows effortlessly from the glass with captivating notes of crushed flowers, raspberries, sweet herbs and spices. This classic, mid-weight . . .
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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Ovello Riserva 2004 -- $64.99 -- The 2004 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello is deep, dense and incredibly primary. Although the wine clearly possesses remarkable stuffing, there is very little tertiary development here. With air, suggestions of menthol, pine, spices and licorice gradually emerge, . . .
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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Pora 2004 -- $64.99 -- The 2004 Barbaresco Riserva Pora is a dense, chewy offering loaded with ripe red cherries, licorice, tar and sweet wild herbs. The wine’s sheer concentration and power are impressive but today the tannins seem to lack the extra level of elegance that . . .
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Speri Valpolicella La Roverina 2006 -- $16.99 -- This blend of select native grapes hails entirely from the historic vineyard of La Roverina which has been in the Speri family for many generations. After a year's aging in oak barrels and a few weeks bottle age, the intense, ample bouquet recalls vinous . . .
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Valle Dell ' Acate Il Moro 2006 -- $24.99 -- Rated 90 points by Wine Advocate! It is not comparable to any grapes found in California. It is characterized by tobacco, leather and prunes. There are also ripe raspberry and blackberry aromas. It smells old but tastes fresh. This is a great wine to . . .
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Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape 2006 -- $69.99 -- "The 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape reveals the vintage's peppery, earthy spiciness along with notes of forest floor, root vegetables, black cherries, and meat. This rich, medium to full-bodied effort possesses moderately soft tannin as well as good body, . . .
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Vignamaggio Chianti Classico 2004 -- $16.99 -- This is true Chianti not “straw bottle chianti.” This wine is made to be paired with food. Pop a cork with your favorite tomato, pasta, mushroom or this chicken dish. Who doesn’t love Chianti…but all Chianti is not equal. This one is crazy at this price…meaning . . .
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Vinum Cellars Pets 2007 -- $14.99 -- A tame yet rich and polished Petite, with attractive floral notes and plum and black cherry fruit. Approachable now.
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