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The bouquet is packed with bright, clean fruit and laced with savory complexity.

This Spanish treasure from cult producer Pingus astounds with its intensity of dark fruits and silky polish, all while the weight and power, though substantial, are laser focused, providing a level of elegance that is what makes the great Ribera wines, well, great.

This alluring Cab is packed with intense black fruit, spice, and creamy oak.

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Copious amounts of black currant, cedar, crushed earth and spice box carry through with a very pleasing texture that suggests purity.

A bouquet of inviting black currant, boysenberries and espresso introduce a balanced palate offering notes of cassis, dark berries, plus hints of smoky oak and tobacco on the finish.

Inky black, it reveals terrific concentration, with a wide array of lush and powerful flavors that include smoky chocolate mole, blueberry jam, cassis, and dark black truffle pudding then crescendo with a long finish that includes slightly toasted oak combined with a hint of smoked game and roasted herbs.

Showing a fairly intense bouquet of creme de cassis highlighted by floral notes and white pepper, this Syrah based blend is slightly angular, but well-built and serious tasting.

Offering up aromas of cassis and pipe tobacco, the 2009 Reserve de la Comtesse presents itself as a perfect second wine from the chateau.

This wine is beautifully built with tremendous structure and age-ability.