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"Notes of herbs, cedar, black currants and licorice are all present in this classic Medoc, which is medium-bodied, has very good fruit and moderate tannin. Drink it over the next 4-5 years." -Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, 87 pts.

"The 2006 Barolo Cascina Francia is a deep, muscular wine endowed with superb richness, inner perfume and structure. From cask this has always been an intense, inward Barolo and now that it is in bottle, those qualities seem even more prominent. Over time, the classic Cascina Francia bouquet of roses, tar, herbs and licorice comes forward, but only reluctantly. A massive wall of tannins prevents the fruit from emerging, but every now and then the wine shows hints of its ultimate potential."

"Hyperlush, with very creamy fig, blackberry and boysenberry flavors that stay well-defined, as charred apple wood, black tea and singed vanilla bean notes stride in behind. The long, authoritative finish drips with fruit and toasted spice, offering grip for balance. Very impressive."

"A warm ganache aroma gives way to a mouthcoating core of linzer torte, steeped blackberry and anise, all carried by smoldering black tea and graphite on the long finish, where this stays very fresh and racy, despite its weight."

"The 2009 Greg Norman Estates Limestone Coast Shiraz is a dark crimson color with garnet red hues. The fragrant nose is loaded with black cherry, plum, dried cranberry and blackcurrant aromas. Hints of cigar box and fine cinnamon spice add complexity on the nose while leading to an opulent mouthfeel with flavors of ripe berry, chocolate meringue, dark fruit cake and mocha notes. A refined, classically smooth tasting Shiraz from the Limestone Coast, this wine has a flavorful and silky textured finish."