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"Dark ruby-red. A pungent floral quality lifts the aromas of black cherry, plum, espresso and licorice. Stewed plum and dark currant flavors show a restrained sweetness, with elevated acidity and mounting dry tannins cutting off the finish. In a ripe style but turns a bit dry and alcoholic at the back."

"Delicate pink hue with strawberry flavors; easy to drink and very refreshing. Perfect with lighter foods. Serve chilled."

Light in texture, bright in fruit. The vibrant cherry and spice aromas and flavors are very appealing. The fresh finish makes it a great match for lasagna or pizza.

"A lush, full melon/citrus character in the aroma and in the flavor. The cooler Napa Valley fruit provides a solid, crisp backbone that gives the wine an exciting liveliness that balances the rich creaminess from "sur lie" aging."

Bright floral and tropical fruit notes; soft, lush and slightly off-dry. Crisp and refreshing with a delicious orange peel flavor and a hint of allspice on the finish. This round and voluptuous white is a natural to pair with almost any kind of poultry or seafood, but it's juicy nature and hint of Asian spice makes this white a perfect pair for spicy foods from jerk chicken to Thai food, and everything in between!

"Vivid ruby. Ripe cherry and blackcurrant on the nose and in the mouth. Pliant and seamless in texture, with good heft and back-end energy. Finishes smooth and sweet, with fine-grained tannins providing shape and grip. Still on the young side but this wine drinks very well with an hour or so of decanting; it's an excellent value for Rioja."