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Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2006 -- $20.99 -- "The 2006 Palazzo della Torre comes across as somewhat restrained for this wine. This is a very polished, elegant Palazzo della Torre with pretty layers of mocha, spices and new leather that add complexity to the fresh, vibrant fruit. Palazzo della Torre . . .
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Argiano NC Rosso Toscano 2007 -- $22.99 -- "The 2007 Non Confunditur reveals a darker profile than the Rosso in its grilled herbs, licorice, dark berries and French oak. The wine shows outstanding length and finessed tannins. This is another lovely bottle from Argiano, and a terrific value. Non . . .
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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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Calvet-Thunevin VDP des Cotes Catalanes Cuvee Constance 2007 -- $15.99 -- "Tasted from tank shortly before its intended bottling, the 2007 Constance – as usual, Grenache-based, aged part in cement and part in barrel – is vividly redolent of fresh black raspberry and blueberry. With its infectiously juicy, “cool” fruit character . . .
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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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Chateau Brion la Romaine 2005 -- $14.99 -- A 2005 Bordeaux from the Medoc region for under $12…unbelievable! Grab it while you can…the juice is running out…smooth, earthy, medium bodied & elegant.
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Chateau La Couronne St.-Emilion 2005 -- $25.99 -- Crushed blackberry notes, with hints of dark chocolate and mineral, follow through to a full body, with chewy tannins and a long finish of fruit and vanilla. There's very bright acidity in this. Still needs to come together in the bottle. Best after 2012. . . .
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Corvidae CSM Blend "Rook" 2008 -- $15.99 -- This wine is so easy to enjoy! The aromas and flavors of blackberry, blueberry and cocoa are bursting out. The ripe and rich Cabernet flavors prevail - juicy loganberry, cassis, and a base note of black plum and cherry. Syrah adds lots of spice, and Merlot . . .
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Di Majo Norante Sangiovese -- $10.99 -- "The 2008 Sangiovese Terre degli Osci is an incredibly delicious, full-bodied wine with gorgeous clarity and definition. Made in a bold, fruit-driven style, the wine offers terrific depth and a long, polished finish. This harmonious red is a knockout! . . .
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Flavium Crianza 2006 -- $9.99 -- "Every once in a while an unfamiliar wine region rises and demands attention. Most recently, I've been hearing the song of the red wines of Bierzo. Bierzo? Absolutely. It's a small, ancient region in the northwestern corner of Castilla y Leon, almost . . .
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Hosmer Winery Estate Red NV -- $11.99 -- "Hosmer Estate Red is a blend of Vinifera and French-American hybrid grape varieties including DeChaunac, Cabernet Franc, and a touch of Chardonnay to soften the mouth feel. Sweet vanilla, coupled with blackberries and earthy notes, mingle in the aroma . . .
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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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Ledgewood Creek PicniQue Red Cuvee 2008 -- $10.99 -- "I can't help but reminisce of my trips to Southern France when I drink this wine. The bright, fresh red aromas of cherry and plum lead to flavor... flavor... flavor! Balanced tannins and a smooth fruit forward taste allow the grapes in this wine to harmoniously . . .
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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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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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Tenuta Sant'Antonio Scaia Rossa 2009 -- $11.99 -- Color: Ruby red with purple hues. Bouguet: Floral with hints of red rose and violet, fruity with notes of red and black cherry, plum, wood fruits like blackberry, red and black currant & raspberry. Taste: Well-balanced pungency and freshness. Intense . . .
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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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