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Jan. 11, 2010
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FRANÇOIS VILLARD
Condrieu Les Terrasses Du Palat 2007
$60
Bright and juicy, with a hint of green apple offsetting the ripe mango, melon and creamed peach notes. The long, anise- and floral-tinged finish has weight and drive. Drink now. 929 cases made. —James Molesworth
Jan. 09, 2010
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RETOUR
Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2007
$65
Light and sharply focused, offering a juicy mouthful of black cherry, dark plum and tart berry flavors that ride over a sleek frame and through a layer of fine tannins on the finish. Best from 2010 through 2014. 900 cases made. —Harvey Steiman
Jan. 07, 2010
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LAGIER MEREDITH
Syrah Mount Veeder 2007
$48
Firm and intense, with a trim yet complex band of spicy currant, wild berry, mineral, sage and pebble. Very much a Northern Rhône–styled wine with its structure and minerality. Needs aeration. Best from 2011 through 2018. 850 cases made. —James Laube
Jan. 06, 2010
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ALBINO ROCCA
Barbaresco Vigneto Brich Ronchi 2006
$55
Aromas of raspberry, flowers and aniseed. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a solid core of ripe, elegant fruit. Impressive for its balance and texture. Best after 2011. 2,000 cases made, 800 cases imported. —JS
Jan. 05, 2010
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LA SPINETTA
Barbera D'asti Superiore Bionzo 2007
$45
Impressive aromas of tar, iodine, crushed blackberry and blueberry. Full-bodied, with soft tannins and bright acidity. A rich, generous Barbera. Drink now. 2,250 cases made, 1,125 cases imported. —JS
Jan. 04, 2010
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DUVAL-LEROY
Brut Rosé Champagne NV (2009)
$58
A mix of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg highlight this delicate rosé. A hint of cherry enters as the fine texture and bright structure drive the flavors to a long finish. Well-integrated. Drink now through 2011. 6,000 cases made, 1,200 cases imported. —Bruce Sanderson
Jan. 01, 2010
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FRANÇOIS VILLARD
Condrieu Le Grand Vallon 2007
$66
Really ripe and rounded, this is packed with papaya, mango, green fig and green tea notes that cascade over one another, while fresh floral and mineral hints pierce the lengthy finish. Drink now through 2011. 715 cases made. —James Molesworth
