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"Textbook pinot scents of red berries and musky herbs. Light-bodied strawberry and raspberry flavors show good clarity and modest depth. Pleasantly fruity, straightforward pinot with good cut and subtle sweetness on the finish."

"The unoaked 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva is an easy-to-understand wine with attractive spice and black fruit aromas and flavors. This ripe, tasty effort is a solid value meant for drinking over the next 2-3 years."

"Deep ruby. Dried cherry, cassis and cracked pepper on the nose, intensified by a subtle roasted meat note. Gently sweet dark fruit flavors show very good concentration and are framed by chewy tannins. On the wild side, with very good finishing grip and punch. Give this some air."

"The palate is well balanced with black cherries, peppermint, sage and a touch of mocha towards the finish that is pleasant, but lacks a little persistency."

"It has a reticent nose that unfurls to reveal copious blueberry and cassis fruit laced with vanilla. The palate is full-bodied with a layer of creamy oak smeared over the spicy black fruit on the entry, though it shows good weight towards the powerful finish. Give this Syrah twelve months to calm down in bottle."

"This is a ripe and moderately toasty white, exhibiting flavors of creamy fig, pear and brioche, followed by a lush finish that shows a lingering note of hazelnut."

"Dark purple. Pungent dark berry and herb scents show a slight green character. Firm and on the dry side, offering concentrated blackcurrant and bitter cherry flavors and a touch of dark chocolate. I like this wine's structure and focus but would like more give. Finishes with solid grip and a late note of candied licorice. Give this some air if you're planning on drinking it any time soon."

"It has a pinched nose of blackberry, cassis and mocha that is well defined, while the palate offers sappy, spicy red berry fruit that is encased in fine tannins and a fresh, crisp, pert finish."

"Inky purple. Youthfully primary aromas of blackcurrant and cherry skin, with vanilla and cola nuances adding complexity. Bright and energetic on the palate, displaying sweet dark berry flavors and notes of candied violet and cracked pepper. Fine-grained tannins add shape and grip to the long, spice-accented finish, which shows appealing berry character."

"Dark but lively, with blackberry and melted licorice notes laced with briar, tobacco and roasted mesquite. The juicy finish offsets the toast nicely."