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Domaine du Mas Blanc, Le petit Parcé Blanc, 2010
Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes, Languedoc/Roussillon, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2013
Reviewer Rating: 90 - CFW
Mas Blanc is a legendary estate, not just of the Roussillon but in all France...ripe and fresh, with lively intensity, creamy fruit and minerality.
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Tapiz, Malbec Rosé, 2010
Mendoza, Argentina
Optimum Drinking: 2013
Reviewer Rating: 88 - CFW
This juicy, crunchy fruity Rosé is a really refreshing turn up for the books.
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Tapiz, Torrontés, 2010
Mendoza, Argentina
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2013
Reviewer Rating: 88 - CFW
Tapiz Torrontés 2010 is a wonderfully tropical, aromatic white.
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Domaine Baron, Sauvignon Vieilles Vignes, 2012
A.O.C. Touraine, Loire Valley, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2015
Reviewer Rating: 89 - CFW
Baron's 2012 Touraine Sauvignon is one of our best value white wines - combining mouthwatering fruit with a fine mineral backbone.
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Nicodemi, Trebbiano, 2011
D.O.C. Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, Abruzzo, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2013
Reviewer Rating: 89 - CFW
"...the basic Trebbiano this year is one of the soundest of its type." Gambero Rosso, Italian Wines 2012
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Lagneau, Côte de Brouilly Vieilles Vignes, 2008
A.O.C. Côte de Brouilly, Beaujolais, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2016
Reviewer Rating: 90 - CFW
"The Cote de Brouilly Vieilles Vignes charmed the jury...aromas of red fruit and blackberry, with a touch of faded rose." Le Guide Hachette des Vins de France
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Clos Lagassa, 2009
A.O.C. Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2014
Reviewer Rating: 88 - CFW
"This is what you hope Bordeaux at under a tenner will be...not much is made. You have been warned." The Wine Gang
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Fondreche, Fayard, 2010
A.O.C. Côtes du Ventoux, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2018
Reviewer Rating: 89+ - eRobertParker.com
"...a tightly knit, medium dark purple-colored wine offering up notes of kirsch, licorice, earth and forest floor." eRobertParker.com
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Fondreche, Fayard, 2011
A.O.C. Côtes du Ventoux, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2016
Reviewer Rating: 90 - eRobertParker.com
“An outstanding wine…Delicious strawberry and black cherry fruit intermixed with hints of damp earth and crushed chalk…a terrific buy.” eRobertParker.com
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Fondreche, L’Éclat Blanc, 2012
A.O.C. Côtes du Ventoux, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2015
Reviewer Rating: 90 - CFW
The 2012 vintage is more Burgundian in style than Rhône, with volume and minerality unmarked by obvious oak.
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Le Fonti, Sangiovese, 2009
I.g.T. Rosso di Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2014
Reviewer Rating: 88 - CFW
"A supple, juicy Sangiovese with spicy, slightly smoky and meaty flavours that give an effortless Tuscan flavour..." The Wine Gang
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La Monacesca, Verdicchio di Matelica, 2011
D.O.C. Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2017
Reviewer Rating: 90 - CFW
Crafted from low yielding, late harvest, old vine Verdicchio, Monacesca's concentrated, minerally white competes with the finest white wines in all of Italy.
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Jose Pariente, Verdejo, 2011
D.O. Rueda, Castilla y Leon, Spain
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2014
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
"...one of the most important verdejos from the appellation. Elegant, intense and fruity, the 2011 vintage stands out for its freshness and aromatic richness." Guia Todovino
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Nicodemi, Montepulciano, 2010
D.O.C. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Abruzzo, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2014
Reviewer Rating: 90 - CFW
“A juicy wine full of character. Rich dark berry and blueberry fruits to the fore, a super mouthfeel, spicy and appetising. Well balanced and satisfying." eRobertParker.com
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Château Cassagne Haut-Canon, La Truffière, 2006
A.O.C. Canon-Fronsac, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2018
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
Château Cassagne-Haut-Canon’s La Truffiere 2006 is riding the new wave of Fronsac wines – as this right bank appellation re-invents itself.
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Dufouleur Frères, Le Fouleur Pinot Noir, 2010
A.O.C. Bourgogne Rouge, Burgundy, France
Reviewer Rating: 88 - CFW
"Authentic, crisply proportioned basic Burgundy with sweetness and purity of fruit, savoury mineral notes..." The Wine Gang
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Chateau Bel-Air la Royere, L’Esprit de Bel-Air la Royère, 2009
A.O.C. Premières Côtes de Blaye, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2018
Reviewer Rating: 89 - thewinegang.com
"Softly cedary and spicy with mulberry fruit, delicate, creamy, toasty oak and light, lacy tannins...perfectly balanced, true to type and much better than many 2007s." The Wine Gang
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Domaine Vaquer, Muscat de Rivesaltes, 2009
A.O.C. Muscat de Rivesaltes, Languedoc/Roussillon, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2016
Reviewer Rating: 93 - CFW
All the creaminess, vinosity, finesse and complexity of the world’s great sweet white wines at a fraction of the price.
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Nicodemi, Notàri Bianco, 2010
D.O.C. Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, Abruzzo, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2016
Reviewer Rating: 90 - thewinegang.com
"An example of how good the neutral Trebbiano grape can be...a full, dry palate with an opulent texture, honeyed pear fruit and a fresh, mineral finish." The Wine Gang
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Auntsfield, Sauvignon Blanc, 2011
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2015
Reviewer Rating: 93 - CFW
"...wild yeasts in seasoned barrels which gives an extra dimension, adding both flavour and texture to the citrus and peach fruit, racy acidity and mineral notes." The Wine Gang
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Lenzini, Merlot, 2009
D.O.C. Colle Lucchesi, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2015
Reviewer Rating: 89 - CFW
"Lenzini is one of the emerging new wineries in the Lucca area." Gambero Rosso 2010
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Castelli Martinozzi, Rosso di Montalcino, 2010
D.O.C.G. Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2014
Reviewer Rating: 89 - Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Martinozzi's latest vintage of Rosso di Montalcino is an excellent entry-level wine from an ancient estate set in stunningly beautiful Tuscan hillsides.
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Le Fonti, Chianti Classico, 2009
D.O.C.G. Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2018
Reviewer Rating: 90 - thewinegang.com
“The 2009 Chianti Classico from Fattoria Le Fonti is a pretty, fleshy red laced with expressive dark fruit. This is an especially generous wine in 2009.” eRobertParker.com
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Fondreche, Nadal, 2010
A.O.C. Côtes du Ventoux, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2022
Reviewer Rating: 91+ - eRobertParker.com
“...sensational effort. Full-bodied and opulent with good acidity and sweet tannin, this concentrated, impressively long Cotes du Ventoux should evolve for a decade.” eRobertParker.com
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Fondreche, Nadal, 2011
A.O.C. Côtes du Ventoux, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2018
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
“…loads of perfume, especially strawberries, black cherries, incense and Christmas fruitcake…spicy and medium-bodied…impressive purity…” eRobertParker.com
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Domaine La Croix Canat, Sancerre Les Blancs Gâteaux, 2010
A.O.C. Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2014
Reviewer Rating: 90 - CFW
Top class Sancerre, with great depth of gooseberry fruit married perfectly with minerality and fine acidity to balance.
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Zucchetto, Puro-Fol Prosecco, 2011
D.O.C. Prosecco, Veneto, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2014
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
Prosecco is the perfect aperitif wine and a great value alternative to Champagne.
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Lenzini, Insieme, 2011
I.g.T. Rosso di Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2019
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
"Lenzini is one of the emerging new wineries in the Lucca area." Gambero Rosso 2010
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Tinel-Blondelet, Pouilly-Fumé, Arret Buffatte, 2010
A.O.C. Pouilly-Fumé, Loire Valley, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2016
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
The superb 2010 vintage has great concentration and backbone, with floral and mineral aromatic complexity and glorious mouthfilling depth.
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Champagne Franck Bonville, Blanc de Blancs (half bottle), NV
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013
Reviewer Rating: 90 - CFW
"A benchmark all-Chardonnay Champagne at a remarkably good price. Bonville is in the grand Cru village of Avize." The Wine Gang
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Domaine Seguinot-Bordet, Chablis, 2010
A.O.C. Chablis, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2018
Reviewer Rating: 91 - Burghound
"...peach, apricot and sea breeze...mineral-inflected, rich and relatively fine mouth coating flavors that possess good punch and ample finishing depth." Burghound
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Auntsfield, Chardonnay, 2009
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2016
Reviewer Rating: 91 - eRobertParker.com
A single vineyard, hand harvested Chardonnay out of the top drawer.
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Nicodemi, Notàri Rosso, 2008
D.O.C. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Abruzzo, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2020
Reviewer Rating: 93 - CFW
“An aromatic rich and heady wine, concentrated with layers of crunchy dark berry fruits, spice and satisfying and moreish savoury notes." Gambero Rosso, Italian Wines 2012
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Château Louvie, 2009
A.O.C. Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2020
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
Louvie is one of Saint-Émilion’s outstanding values in 2009 in a vintage that Parker hailed as "...unquestionably the greatest Bordeaux vintage I have ever tasted.”
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Château Bel-Air la Royère, 2005
A.O.C. Premières Côtes de Blaye, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2020
Reviewer Rating: 89 - Wine Spectator
"Full-bodied, with rich fruit, ripe tannins and plenty of new oak. Impressive." Wine Spectator
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Churchill's, Late Bottled Vintage, 2003
D.O. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2015
"Medium-bodied and medium sweet, with a fresh fruit aftertaste. Delicious. Drink now." Wine Spectator
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Fondreche, Persia, 2010
A.O.C. Côtes du Ventoux, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2014-2029
Reviewer Rating: 93 - eRobertParker.com
"Tasting like a top-flight northern Rhone Hermitage rather than a wine from the Cotes du Ventoux...” eRobertParker.com
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Fondreche, Persia, 2011
A.O.C. Côtes du Ventoux, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2014-2029
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
"…from 53-year-old vines and from their finest terroirs…black-fruited, with hints of acacia flowers, creme de cassis and blackberry.” eRobertParker.com
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La Monacesca, Mirum, 2009
D.O.C. Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2020
Reviewer Rating: 93 - CFW
One of the most highly regarded and critically acclaimed white wines in Italy.
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Auntsfield, Pinot Noir, 2010
Marlborough, New Zealand
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2015
Reviewer Rating: 93 - CFW
"Black cherry and floral perfumed Pinot Noir with lush, spice-edged plum and cherry fruit framed by lightly toasty oak and supple tannins." The Wine Gang
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Château Veyry, 2004
A.O.C. Côtes de Castillon, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2018
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
"Sweet dark berry and mineral flavors...Finishes with solid tannic spine and very good length. A very good showing for this Cotes de Castillon wine." Stephen Tanzer
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Primitiu de Bellmunt, 2000
D.O. Priorat, Catalonia, Spain
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2015
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
Coffee and black berries intermingled with aromatic eastern spice and kirsch. Soft berry fruits to the fore, gentle tannins and lively aromatic red fruit notes.
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Valli Vineyards, Bannockburn Pinot Noir, 2004
Otago, South Island, New Zealand
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2016
Reviewer Rating: 90 - CFW
"This is God's Country when it comes to Pinot Noir." James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion
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Château Moulinet, 2007
A.O.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2018
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
A lovely early drinking Pomerol with bags of red cherry and brambly fruit. Hints of mocha and spice. Truly outstanding for the vintage.
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Château Cassagne Haut-Canon, La Truffière, 2009
A.O.C. Canon-Fronsac, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2018
Reviewer Rating: 88 - eRobertParker.com
"...a very fine wine, with a dense plum/purple color and notes of graphite, raspberry, black currant and spice box. Attractive, with impressive concentration and a lush texture." eRobertParker.com
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La Monacesca, Mirum, 2010
D.O.C. Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2020
Reviewer Rating: 93 - CFW
"The highly acclaimed Mirum is a Riserva that combines complexity, appeal and extraordinary longevity." Gambero Rosso, Italian Wines
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Penfolds, Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz, 2009
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2020
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
Bin 28 is a perfect showcase for warm-climate Shiraz. A great value introduction to the pedigree of the exclusive Bin wines from Penfolds.
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Lenzini, Poggio de Paoli, 2008
I.g.T. Rosso di Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2020
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
Lenzini crafts luxurious, velvety organic wines from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon - grape varieties normally associated with the great wines of Bordeaux.
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Château Veyry, 2008
A.O.C. Côtes de Castillon, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2025
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
Kirsch, black fruits, violet and peach, along with mocha and cinnamon spice on the long fresh and mineral finish.
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Château Bel-Air la Royère, 2008
A.O.C. Premières Côtes de Blaye, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2020
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
Chateau Bel-Air la Royere 2008 is very focused on the palate with rich velvety tannins supporting a long development with great aromatic intensity and minerality on the finish.
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Château Bastor-Lamontagne, 2005
A.O.C. Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2021
Reviewer Rating: 89-91 - Wine Spectator
An excellent introduction to Sauternes - packed with lusciously sweet, honeyed fruit - a real opportunity to taste a great vintage at a great price.
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Penfolds, Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz, 2010
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2020
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
"...lovely, expressive blueberry, black raspberry and black cherries notes highlighted by violets, toast, cinnamon stick and touch of mulberries." eRobertParker.com
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Dufouleur Frères, Mercurey 1er Cru Clos L’Evèque, 2009
A.O.C. Mercurey Premier Cru, Burgundy, France
Reviewer Rating: 90 - thewinegang.com
"...there’s a fine mineral backbone and savoury edge there too – but it’s a modern expression of Mercurey in a ripe vintage." The Wine Gang
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Le Fonti, Vito Arturo, 2005
I.g.T. Rosso di Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2017
Reviewer Rating: 89 - eRobertParker.com
Le Fonti’s top cuvée is a sophisticated, spicy Tuscan red oozing quality and refinement.
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Le Fonti, Chianti Classico Riserva, 2008
D.O.C.G. Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2020
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
"Sweet spices, worn-in leather, prune and plums are some of the aromas and flavors in the glass. It reveals lovely integration and balance." eRobertParker.com
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Château La Clotte, 2007
A.O.C. Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2016
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
Château La Clotte 2007 made Decanter Magazine's 100 best value wines for 2010!
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Lenzini, Syrah, 2009
I.g.T. Rosso di Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2022
Reviewer Rating: 93 - CFW
"Lenzini is one of the emerging new wineries in the Lucca area." Gambero Rosso 2010
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Château La Clotte, 2006
A.O.C. Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2021
Reviewer Rating: 89 - eRobertParker.com
"Fleshy and medium to full-bodied with a distinct earthy component in the mid-palate, this is a lush, succulent St.-Emilion…” eRobertParker.com
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Le Fonti, Vito Arturo, 2006
I.g.T. Rosso di Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2018
Reviewer Rating: 90 - eRobertParker.com
"...plenty of richness and depth in its dark fruit. Leather, smoke, spices, and licorice develop in the glass, adding further layers of complexity." eRobertParker.com
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Two Hands, ‘Deer in Headlights’ Shiraz, 2005
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2016
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
"Impressively balanced shiraz, with precise dark berry flavors and suave oak spices lingering." Stephen Tanzer
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