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"Aromas of green apple on the nose lead to a crisp, clean, mineral character. The fruit is mouth-filling with an underlying hint of spice and exhibits a broad finish with good acidity. The rich acidity combined with the fruitiness of this wine makes that it is easy to pair with rich fish based dishes, creamy chicken or even with slightly spicy recipes, also great with cheese such as dry, matured goat cheese."

"Aromas of ripe pears and Meyer lemon combine with gingerbread and vanilla notes, lush and viscous mouthfeel with a crisp mineral quality to the finish."

"It has a clean Morello cherry and raspberry bouquet, whilst the palate is bounding full of ripe cherry and strawberry fruit. With its racy acidity, and with a powerful, creamy textured, peachy finish, this really is a lot of fun."

"Bright, deep straw in color. Appealing ripe fruit on the nose with hints of apple, pear and peach. Fresh and fruity on the palate with a great vein of acidity and lively finish."

"The wine, distinguished and supple, with the fragrance of violets, has all the features of a Fleurie."

"Trim and pure, this is focused on white peach, tangerine and honeysuckle, ending with a push of delicate lemony citrus."

"The Affinity hallmarks are fully present in aromas of deep black-red fruit, classic cassis and espresso bean, underlain with crushed granite and dusty rose petal. Flavors: Smooth and sleek on the palate, this balanced wine is loaded with character, presenting intense dark cherry and black plum, lovely cassis, earthy notes of crushed rock and a bracing minerality. Ripe, round tannins are nicely integrated, promising further complexity. Finish: The finely-knit flavors build toward a finish of great lift and length, with nothing out of place. Dense fruit leads the way, followed by cigar box spice, black currant, and graphite. General: A standout hillside Cabernet Sauvignon, perfect for a ribeye. Decanting is recommended."