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95 Pts Wine Enthusiast "Our wine of the year in 2007 (the ’04 El Puntido) is back with a vengeance in the 2005 vintage. This is a deep-fruited modern specimen with that elusive mix of floral, fruit and meaty characteristics. The palate is ripe and everlasting, with berry, coffee and hickory flavors. Long and calm on the finish, with amazing texture. An excellent encore to the prior year’s achievement."
"The 2005 El Puntido is 100% Tempranillo sourced from a vineyard of the same name planted in 1975. Malolactic fermentation was sur lie in new French oak for four months followed by 18 months in new French barriques. Purple/black-colored with a brooding nose of great promise, it shows off notes of new oak, crushed stone, scorched earth, roasted herbs, incense, and blackberry. Voluminous yet elegant on the palate, it is mouth-filling and rich with gobs of fruit and plenty of ripe tannin. Give this lengthy effort 6-8 years of cellaring and drink it from 2016 to 2030." 94 Points - Jay Miller - Wine Advocate $39.98 on Sale 
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91-93 Pts IWC "Saturated medium ruby. Aromas of black raspberry, minerals, smoked meat, licorice and crushed rock; showing its syrah side. Then silky and sweet in the mouth, with terrific mineral lift to the musky dark berry flavors. Finishes very long, with sweet, layered tannins. Boasts a texture of liquid velvet, but the minerally aftertaste offers excellent grip."
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95 Pts Wine Advocate Elderton Ashmead Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 "The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Ashmead is a single vineyard selection aged for 18 months in new French 300-liter barrels (aka hogsheads). It offers up a superb bouquet of pain grille, pencil lead, scorched earth, espresso, spice box, black currant, and blackberry liqueur. Opulent on the palate, it has gobs of succulent black fruit, well-concealed ripe tannins, impeccable balance, and a long finish. Cellar it for 5-7 years and drink it from 2014 to 2028."
"Opaque ruby color. Powerfully scented bouquet of spicy red and dark berry liqueurs, cherry, mocha and incense. Lush and creamy on the palate, with flavors of blackberry, boysenberry and succulent herbs. Tannins slowly build on the focused, spicy finish." -91 Pts- Josh Raynolds- International Wine Cellar $59.98 on Sale
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94 Pts Gary Vaynerchuk Chateau Sansonnet La Reserve 2006 "This is the first vintage in which renowned winemaker Stephan Derenoncourt had total control of the production of the winery. If you thought previous vintages were great, you are in for a serious ride with the 2006. His influence is undeniable for it's elegance, power, balance and complexity, while still maintaining it's St. Emilion roots. 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. I was lucky enough to blend this with Stephan and the effort is easily one of the best of all the La Reserves, this is a must own."
The chateau's cuvee is 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc, and also composed of mainly younger vines. $49.98 on Sale
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90 Pts Wine Spectator Castello Di Ruggero Toscana 2007 "Currant, cassis and ripe plum on the nose. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins, ripe fruit and a hint of dark chocolate. Merlot and Cabernet. Best after 2011. 200 cases made."
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93 Pts Robert Parker Chateau Haut Brisson La Reserve 2006 "The impeccably pure, rich, complex, full-bodied 2006 La Reserve is a deeper, fuller effort revealing an opaque purple color, superb concentration, a multidimensional, textured mouthfeel, and an impressive finish. Black fruits, graphite, and a hint of toasty oak dominate this wine's impressive character. It should drink well for 15+ years."
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95 Pts Pinot Report Sojourn Cellars Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2007 "Medium ruby color; bit shy on the nose now; rich, ripe core of dark cherry fruit; complex. spicy, notes; silky texture; good structure and balance; long finish. Delicious, lush Pinot with amazing flavor. Deep core flavors really have a long way to go."
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91 Pts Wine Spectator Chehalem Dry Riesling Reserve 2007 Our Riesling Top Pick for Thanksgiving
"Light and juicy, with a soft edge to the grapefruit and green apple flavors, remaining fragrant through the generous, distinctly dry finish, deftly balanced with a touch of minerality. Drink now through 2013. 619 cases made." 91 Points - Wine Spectator "This meticulously crafted Riesling is made from selected lots from the Corral Creek and Stoller vineyards. Harvested at Germanic brix levels, it’s nonetheless bone dry, compact and concentrated, with fruit flavors of apple, pear, pineapple and grapefruit. As expected, there’s plenty of lip-smacking natural acid, giving lift and verve as the wine lingers into an intense and lingering finish" - 91 Points - Wine Enthusiast $18.98 on Sale
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91 Pts Wine News Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne Rouge Cuvee Margot 2006 "Garnet hue. Quite compact aromas of red cherry and forest floor. Sweet, fresh and pretty flavors of strawberry and raspberry are as approachable as a serious Pinot can be. Tingly finish."
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91 Pts Wine Spectator Our Sangiovese Top Pick for Thanksgiving
"A silky and refined red with currants and berries on the palate and nose. Full-bodied, with refined tannins and a long finish. Very long and refined. Subtle. Gorgeous Sangiovese. Best after 2006. 400 cases made. - JS" $19.98 on Sale
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90 Pts Wine Advocate "The 2005 Primitivo from Botromagno reveals a plump, super-ripe personality loaded with smoke, dark cherries, earthiness, and leather. It offers notable complexity at this level. This wine will find its greatest admirers among readers who enjoy a full-bodied, very ripe style of wine. Primitivo is believed to be a relative of Zinfandel. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2009."
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92 Pts Wine Spectator Sette Ponti Crognolo Toscana 2006 375ML These are 375 ml bottles!"Offers very, very pretty aromas of crushed berry and green coffee bean. Full-bodied, with super well-integrated tannins and a polished, caressing mouthfeel. Why wait? Sangiovese and Merlot. Drink now through 2012. 8,170 cases made. - JS"
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