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"The impression here is elegant overall, but there's a firm backbone of acidity that's finely meshed with the delicate range of flavors, including white raspberry, spiced plum, biscuit, pink grapefruit zest and a base note of smoky minerality."

"Pungent aromas of blood orange, redcurrant and dried rose. Smooth and broad on entry, then tightens up in the middle palate, offering tangy citrus and red berry flavors. I like this Cava's blend of depth and nerviness. The finish is sharply focused and very persistent. This will be extremely flexible at the table."

"The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis shows lovely depth and richness in its expressive dark fruit, flowers, tar and licorice. The influence of Antinori is already felt in this beautiful wine. A supple, generous finish rounds things out nicely."

"A high quality California Zinfandel-like, briery, raspberry, earthy, peppery fruit character as well as a southern Rhone garrigue and spice box note. The wine possesses gorgeous fruit, medium to full body, supple tannins and outstanding purity as well as length. This remarkable value exhibits a deep ruby/plum color, abundant black currant fruit, and an unmistakable personality. It comes from 30 to 60-year-old Vranec vines from the oldest winery in Macedonia, first established in 1885."-Robert Parker

"Vivid ruby-red. Sexy aromas of cherry-vanilla, red berry preserves, sassafras, dried rose and fruitcake. Supple red and dark berry flavors are complicated by anise and Asian spice notes and firmed by supple tannins. Thecherry and floral notes cling on the aftertaste with impressive tenacity."

"Mineral-driven pear and floral honey aromas, with a hint of Thai basil. Firm, stony and bright, with medium body and sharply focused citrus and crisp pear flavors. Refreshing acidity on the finish adds brightness and extends the orchard fruit flavors. Intriguing stuff, offering a wild mix of fruit and soil tones."