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"Not much happens in the initial minutes of nosing; more air contact helps in releasing supplementary aromas of black pepper and cardamom. Palate entry taste shows minor league cereal grain spice (rye) and a welcome flash of spirity warmth; at midpalate, this vodka displays some grip and character in the forms of oily texture and the piquant, spicy graininess. Aftertaste hangs its hat on the spicy, rye-grain flavor that dominates at the tail end." 85-89 pts.

"The fruity bouquet foists plump aromas of sweetened coconut and bubble gum sugar onto the olfactory sense. Taste is all coconut with nary a trace of rum at first, then the midpalate turns rich, creamy, properly sweet. It ends as it began, with coconut flavor ruling the roost. Best Buy." 85-89 pts.

"The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon is a big, fruity Cabernet with good body and depth but limited overall complexity. Sweet, spicy notes add shades of nuance on the finish."

"Vibrant peppery aromas of orange zest, chocolate covered almond, a creamy vanilla follow through on a round, satiny entry to a glycerous moderately sweet full body with superb tart orange zest, rocky candy, and brandy notes. Finishes with a long, spicy, hot white pepper and mineral fade."

"Bright orangish amber. Buttery roasted nut, perfumed spice, and vapor aromas. A perky entry leads to a dryish light-to medium-bodied palate with mildly sweet toffee, spice, and straw flavors. Finsihes with a touch of caramel, pepper, and reedy tannins. This has a zesty, bright, youthful character."