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"The nearly picture perfect growing season of 2012 has imprinted its own character on the 2012 Sauvignon Blanc. Make no mistake, the slate and minerality typical of Frog’s Leap Sauvignon Blanc is all there in spades and anchors the wine in its Rutherford roots. It’s just that there is something more. A hint of white peach or perhaps a bit of lychee that only is there in the best years. The result is a bit of expansion in the culinary possibilities."

"The 2006 Barbaresco is a gorgeous, generous Barbaresco loaded with ripe dark fruit. This is an especially harmonious, refined Barbaresco from the Produttori that is also somewhat unusual for its dark, brooding personality. Licorice, leather and tar linger on the powerful finish. Today the wine is remarkable for its depth and concentration, while the aromatic complexity will develop in bottle...Simply put, this is a marvelous effort."

"The entry-level Malbec has always been a superb value. It exhibits a smoky, spicy, black cherry bouquet leading to a medium-bodied wine with surprising depth and savory fruit. Forward and easygoing, it will provide much pleasure during it first 4 years of life"
-Dr. Jay Miller, Parker's Wine Bargains: The World's Best Values Under $25.00

"Bright violet to the eye, with a floral suggestion on the nose. Fresh black cherries and wild blueberries on the attack, accented with suggestions of lavender. With time a chocolate hint emerges. Packs a wallop, punching well above its weight. A bargain that overdelivers—and ideal for the summer bbq."
-Binny's Tasting Note

"Crisp and lively, with aromas of green apple, cinnamon and vanilla that lead to appealing flavors of tropical fruit and spicy anise."