Deep and layered, it opens with aromas of dark cherry and damp earth. The palate is both dense and ethereal, balancing rich, round fruit with a bright, lifted acidity. Notes of black tea and wild herbs add complexity, while a juicy core of red and black berries lingers through a long, refined finish. The interplay...
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Rich and generous, the 2009 Pinot Gris carries aromas of pear, apricot, honeysuckle and nutmeg. The flavors include apple pie, honey, almond and brioche. As in keeping with past vintages, this is a full-bodied, opulent version of Pinot Gris.
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Intoxicating aromas of ripe blueberries, hints of espresso and white pepper lead to a deeply colored wine loaded with cocoa, toffee and rich round dark fruit flavors with polished tannins and impeccable balance.
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Oustanding Captivating aromas of ripe blueberries, bing cherries, hints of espresso and mocha lead to a deeply colored wine loaded with dark chocolate, toffee and rich round dark fruit flavors. Polished tannins and impeccable balance lead to a finish that defies this price.
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Staggering in its richness and opulence, yet there is plenty of minerality, freshness and gorgeous inner perfume. Loaded with currant and blackberry, with hints of flowers and spices. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long, caressing finish. Well-crafted with a fabulous overall balance.
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The blockbuster 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon ratchets up the level of intensity, power, concentration, and depth. Filled with notes of flowers, black raspberries, black currants, cherries, licorice, spice box, subtle herbs, and new oak, it will be even better with 3-4 years of bottle age, and should keep for 25 years. Produced from primarily Cabernet Sauvignon...
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Even sexier than the highly rated last vintage, this Cabernet soars from the glass with captivating flavors that remind us of the very finest Shafer Hillside Select but available for one third the coin. seductive mouth-filling style, this ultra-smooth, rich and creamy Cabernet leads off with an inspiring medley of mocha-laced currant, blackberry, mint chocolate...
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Made in a seductive mouth-filling style, this smooth rich and creamy Cabernet leads off with an inspiring medley of mocha-laced currant, blackberry, mint chocolate and hints of hazelnut and brownies on the finish. This wine is perfectly finessed and graceful, guaranteeing a thrill ride anytime now (after decanting 1/2 hour) through 2016. 200 cases made.
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The glass explodes with a bowl full of ripe red cherry and jammy red and black fruit. The the palate is loaded with red and black currant, creme de cassis, graphite, and mixed red fruits on the finish. Simply gorgeous now, it should cellar beautifully for the next 10 years.
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The Castello di Ama Apparita 2008 is an absolute knockout. Both elegant and powerful, sweet black cherries and chocolate are among the many notes in this complex bouquet plum, mint, and baking spices rest on a sophisticated structure of supple tannins. Subtle notes of cut flowers linger in the background. If you can keep yourself...
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Castello di Ama remains a reference-point producer in Tuscany. My visit to the property last year culminated with the stunning 1988 Apparita, still in great shape after all these years. The house style seeks a rich, bold expression of fruit that requires significant bottle aging to reach its apogee, even if the wines can be...
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