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Catena Chardonnay Mendoza 2003 |
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The mid-level Chardonnay from Catena and rated 5 stars by Decanter magazine. About $16.00. The price of this Argentinean white wine has remained stable but the quality continues to improve with this vintage. Many customers are now buying this wine by the case and well worth it. Flavors are fig, pineapple and pear with a long, soft finish. This wine is clearly very sophisticated and has earned its high praise. Drink Now. |
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CATENA Malbec Mendoza Alamos 2003 |
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BODEGA CATENA Malbec Mendoza Alamos 2002 (91 points) A Wine Spectator "BEST BUY" selection. Ripe, lip-smacking acidity helps keep the plum, blackberry and boysenberry fruit bouncing along here, with tasty mocha and spice notes as well. Subtle toast, so the fruit really shines. A delicious, forward style with textbook flavors. Drink now through 2005. About $11 retail.
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BODEGA NORTON Malbec Mendoza 2002 |
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Wine Spectator 89 points, about $10. Nice sweet fruit, with lots of black cherry, blackberry and mocha, with a round, easy texture. Ripe and very forward, this focuses on clean, modern fruit. Pure and delicious. Drink now through 2004.
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Achaval Ferrer Malbec Finca Altamira 2001 |
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Wine Spectator 92 points. About $85.00. Dark, with blackberry and chocolate notes. Racy finish unfolds with juicy acidity; crammed with fruit, spice and smoke. |
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Catena Alta Chardonnay 2001 |
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Wine Spectator 92 points. About $30.00. Unctuous apricot, mango, fig and dried pineapple flavors, with grilled nut and spice notes. Long, creamy finish. |
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CATENA Alta Malbec Mendoza Angelica Vineyard 2000 |
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Wine Spectator 92 points. About $55.00 but drinks like a $100.00 selection. Aromas of chocolate, raspberry confiture and sweet smoke. Juicy and dense. Raspberry and blackberry on the long finish. Unforgettable. |
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Felipe Rutini Malbec Mendoza Reserva 2002 |
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Tanzer rating of 88 points. About$17.00. A delicious wine worthy of having on hand for special occations. Dense, malbec fruit on the palate masterfully made with soft tannins and balanced acidity. Savor this one. |
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Graffigna Syrah Don Santiago Vineyard 2001 |
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A single vineyard product and one of our Goldilocks "just right" selections. About $17.00. Cocoa bean, bittersweet chocolate, and black currant. Smooth finish lasting nicely to savor with admiration. |
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BIANCHI Cabernet Sauvignon San Rafael 2002 |
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Wine Spectator 91 points, about $19.
The lush cassis and raspberry fruit is surrounded by cocoa, spice and toast notes. The fruit really pumps through the finish, offset by a mineral note that adds further dimension. Elegant, and well put together. Drink now through 2008. Wine Spectator rated as a Smart Buy. |
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