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Jan. 13, 2010
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PROVIVA
Bonarda Mendoza Cueva De Las Manos Old Vine Reserve 2008
$15
Ripe and forward, with a slightly jammy beam of raspberry, crushed plum and mulled cherry fruit laced with plenty of spice and toast. Will have some fans for sure. Drink now. 1,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. —James Molesworth
Jan. 12, 2010
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ONDINE
Chenin Blanc Coastal Region 2008
$12
Fresh, with quince and fig notes offset by a bracing hint of green apple. The finish is juicy. Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 4,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. —James Molesworth
Jan. 11, 2010
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WINE BY JOE
Pinot Gris Oregon 2007
$14
Light and tart, with pear and floral flavors, finishing with a lime note. Drink now. 3,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman
Jan. 11, 2010
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SPICE ROUTE
Mourvèdre Swartland 2007
$18
Sleek, with inviting coffee, vanilla, raspberry and blackberry notes that ripple through the fine-grained finish. Lengthy, with nice underlying minerality. Drink now through 2010. 1,300 cases made. —James Molesworth
Jan. 09, 2010
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PICO MACCARIO
Barbera Piemonte Berrò 2008
$11
A light, fresh and simple red, with red berry and watermelon aromas and flavors, followed by a delicate finish. Drink now. 12,500 cases made, 4,000 cases imported. —JS
Jan. 09, 2010
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FERRATON PÈRE & FILS
Côtes Du Rhône Samorëns 2007
$15
Shows a hint of torréfaction, with plum, prune and bacon notes up front, followed by macerated fig and dark toast on the fleshy finish. For fans of the heftier style. Drink now. 20,000 cases made, 8,000 cases imported. —James Molesworth
Jan. 08, 2010
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BODEGA NORTON
Chardonnay Mendoza 2009
$11
Offers clean, fresh pear and green apple notes that are backed by a lively finish. Drink now. 2,420 cases imported. —James Molesworth
Jan. 08, 2010
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VIÑA SAN PEDRO
Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley 1865 Single Vineyard 2007
$19
This has a noticeable streak of sweet vanilla toast, but it's surrounded by enough red currant, fig and coffee notes for balance. The solid, muscular finish has good drive. Drink now through 2011. 34,000 cases made. —James Molesworth
Jan. 07, 2010
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SEÑORÍO DE VILLARRICA
Rioja Crianza 2006
$14
Fresh and bright, this medium-bodied red offers cherry and cranberry flavors, with leaf and vanilla accents over gentle tannins. Not big, but there's nice density. Drink now through 2012. 10,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. —Thomas Matthews
Jan. 07, 2010
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ALDO & RICCARDO SEGHESIO
Dolcetto D'alba Vigneto Della Chiesa 2007
$18
Very fruity and floral, with violet and berry undertones. Full-bodied, with lots of fruit and a balance of acidity and tannins. Turns to subtle tar and spice on the finish. Drink now. 1,080 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. —JS
