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Zenato 2008 Ripassa Classico, Veneto
Zenato is a large scale operation near Lake Garda in northern Italy. Despite their size, the company has consistently put out excellent –if occasionally anodyne—wines in Valpolicella. Vintage after...
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Pinot Noir Review: Saxon Brown 2008 Pinot Noir Durell Hayfield
A Pinot Noir Review. Beautiful and luxurious in the glass. Aromas of red cherry and espresso bolt out with nary a swirl. Soon after, there is an exquisite moment of flavor when dark and bright cherry...
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Zinfandel Review: Alexander Valley Vineyards 2008 Redemption
This Zinfandel review is brought to you by the Wine School of Philadelphia and Bacchus Selecitons. If you drink Zin for it delightful complexity, you aren’t thinking straight. Zinfandel –despite its...
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Rioja Review: Bodegas Dios Ares 2008 Crianza
One the nose, cardamon and lavender play with a nub of burnt vanilla, following a sweet hit of black fruit. The palate is exactly what a Crianza should be: balanced but exuberant. There are deep dark...
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Zuccardi 2008 “Q Series” Tempranillo, Mendoza
Smells like a little coffee house on fire, but without the hipsters. Yes, that’s a good thing. This bottle is all about the oak. Full bodied, the wine sports a round fleshy structure with cola and...
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Castello di Fonterutoli “Ser Lapo” 2008 Chianti Classico Reserva
The Mazzei family have a very long history in Chianti, and have expanded their winemaking operations considerably over the past few years, including forays into both Sicily and the Tuscan coast....
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Peachy Canyon 2008 Westside Zinfandel, Paso Robles
Paso Robles is a huge AVA, with over a half million acres of vines. Huge wineries like J. Lohr, Treana, and Meridian dominate the region. However in the cooler hills on the westside of Paso, there are...
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Pillar Box 2008 Red
For a wine so damn cheap, a lot of rock star winemakers have been attached to this project. For the geeks, that means Aussie powerhouses Kim Jackson and Chris Ringland, for starters. For the rest of...
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Merryvale 2008 “Starmont” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
A rock-solid Napa Cab at a rock-solid price. The nose of pencil shavings, vanilla and toast promises great things to come, and it does deliver. The gritty tannic structure is balanced out by rich body...
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Shea Wine Cellars 2008 Estate Chardonnay
Oregon Wine Review Anyone who doesn’t like chardonnay on principle should feel compelled to drink this wine. A study in elegance and sex appeal, this Shea is an excellent example of how incredible...
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