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A dry riesling from the Wollersheim Winery in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin.

"A very classic wine for patient connoisseurs, Sociando Mallet makes no compromises and continues to produce one of the finest wines among non-classified estates in Haut-Medoc. Dense purple to the rim, the opaque purple-colored 2010 offers up notes of graphite, blueberry and black raspberry fruit, a hint of cassis, some licorice and wet rocks. Deep, full-bodied and almost excruciatingly tannic, this full-throttle, balls-to-the-wall style of wine needs at least 8-10 years of cellaring and should keep for three decades or more." -Robert Parker

"The NV Brut Premier Cru Les Vignes de Vrigny is a very unique expression of 100% Pinot Meunier that emerges with an enticing array of licorice, mint, flowers and dried pears. This deceptively mid-weight wine offers lovely depth and a long, resonating finish. With time in the glass the wine grows more and more beautiful."

"This Syrah shares an abundance of bold aromas including blackberry, plum, black cherry and baking spices combined with vanilla, white pepper and roasted meats. Full flavors of blackberry, blueberry and chocolate uniquely mingle with cinnamon,vanilla and a touch of toasty oak."

"Brilliant, intense aromas of mineral, blackberry and currant, with hints of Indian spices and cigar box, lead to a full-bodied palate, with ultrafine tannins and a beautiful balance of blackberry, raspberry and mineral. There's subtlety, yet also great depth. Lasts for minutes on the palate. This is a Latour with fabulous tone and vigor."

"Displays a firm, rich core of white peach, white flowers and citrus, with a touch of pithy lemon peel. Maintains a tight focus and purity of flavor."

"If you are a Beaujolais Fan this is the stuff. Previous vintages were gone in heartbeat, so don’t wait." - Gregory Fulham, Binny's Hyde Park

"Dances on the tongue with delicious reward from its luscious fruit expression. There is a distinct mineral quality which is symptomatic of the dry land conditions under which the grapes are produced. Refreshingly crisp, medium bodied but very “showy” with hints of litchi, white peach and kiwi fruit!"

"Sexy nose combines dark berries, smoked meat and minerals. Creamy, layered and deep, with terrific energy and penetration and a powerful impression of extract. Finishes broad, sweet and very long. Showing spectacularly today." 92-95 pts. Reviewed by Stephen Tanzer.