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"The 2003 is a soft, relatively evolved style of wine. Up-front and forward, with a complex, perfumed (smoke, incense, fruitcake) style, it offers creme de cassis, cherry, plum, fig, incense, and cedar characteristics on the palate. The round, opulent attack quickly fades in the finish. Nevertheless, it possesses plenty of appeal, and is the most accessible Canon-La-Gaffeliere I have tasted." Reviewed by Robert Parker.

"Dark onion-skin color with a lively mousse. Subtly earthy on the nose, with strawberry, redcurrant, baked apple and ripe pear aromas accented by a smoky nuance. Pleasingly light and brisk, with precise, racy red fruit and ripe citrus flavors. Nervy and sharply focused on the back end, finishing with good lift and a lingering suggestion of white pepper. This is really suave."

"Intense red violet color. Bright red fruit, plums and raspberries. Fruity with round, ?rm tannins"

"Grapefruit, orange, quince, Persian melon, and white peach in succulent, yet almost electrically-charged profusion. ...are palpably underlain with chalk that (at least metaphorically) corresponds to the make-up of this under-appreciated site just south of Nierstein the village. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better example of high-wire balancing or vivacious generosity of fruit even on the Mosel, and I fully expect that this outstanding value will delight for a dozen or more years."

This amazing gift pack comes with (3) 200 ml bottles of some very rare whisky. A 26 year old at 46%abv,a 37 year old at 54.8%abv, and a 43 year old at 49.7%abv.

"Pale straw gold. Delicate aromas of tropical fruit with subtle nuances of caramel and hazelnut. Full-bodied and harmonious, concluding in a long, smooth finish."

"A great balance of all the dark berry fruits that are characteristic of Napa Cabs but also the restrained palate that is reminiscent of Old World wines".