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East Coast Wineries (Free subscription) | 03/11/2008
FINGER LAKES WINES got some nice blog publicity this week from Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth, who last week made that region the focus of his annual fall trip, rather than the Rhone . Despite some nasty weather on the way (it was very cold in New York City too, by the way), he tasted wines at Ravines Wine Cellars on Keuka Lake, but focused primarily on Seneca Lake with visits to...
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Wine Spectator (Free subscription) | yesterday
> Georges Duboeuf Morgon Jean Descombes 2007GEORGES DUBOEUFMorgon Jean Descombes 2007(87 points, $15)Very forward, with a blast of cherry on the nose followed by ripe cherry, cocoa and toast notes on the palate. Open-knit, turning slightly firm on the finish. Drink now. 2,500 cases imported. --James Molesworth
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Wine Spectator (Free subscription) | 29/11/2008
... cellar well. Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2009 through 2015. 1,425 cases made. --James Molesworth
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Wine Spectator (Free subscription) | 27/11/2008
> Domaine Lafond Lirac La Ferme Romaine 2005DOMAINE LAFONDLirac La Ferme Romaine 2005(91 points, $25)Dark and muscular, with notes of braised chestnut and dark espresso leading the way for a core of currant and blackberry fruit. Very grippy finish, with bittersweet cocoa and fig paste. Needs time. Best from 2009 through 2013. 1,250 cases made. --James Molesworth
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PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 25/11/2008
... wine industry and we are very grateful for Casa Lapostolle's admirable leadership."According to James Molesworth, Senior Editor of Wine Spectator, "For some folks Chilean wine might not be on a par with France or or Italy, but our wine of the year might make you rethink that. The Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta has taken Chile's signature grape, Carmenere, to new heights. It's also among...
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Wine Spectator (Free subscription) | 25/11/2008
... on the structured finish. For the cellar. Best from 2010 through 2028. 16,000 cases made. --James Molesworth
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Wine Spectator (Free subscription) | 24/11/2008
> Dominio del Plata Malbec Mendoza Susana Balbo 2007DOMINIO DEL PLATAMalbec Mendoza Susana Balbo 2007(90 points, $27)Sports an enticing mocha- and spice-filled nose, along with creamy raspberry and boysenberry fruit flavors that carry through the lengthy, pure finish. Drink now through 2009. 6,000 cases made. --James Molesworth
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Wine Spectator (Free subscription) | 21/11/2008
> Bodega Mendel Malbec Mendoza 2006BODEGA MENDELMalbec Mendoza 2006(91 points, $27)Nicely layered with warm fig sauce, mocha, crushed raspberry and boysenberry fruit and a long, dark, spice- and espresso-tinged finish. Powerful but balanced. Should age nicely. Best from 2009 through 2012. 3,500 cases made. --James Molesworth
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Wine Spectator (Free subscription) | 19/11/2008
> Fairview Shiraz Paarl 2006FAIRVIEWShiraz Paarl 2006(88 points, $15)Ripe and fleshy, with a mix of raspberry ganache, spice cake, coffee and graphite notes backed by a juicy, lengthy finish. Still fresh too, despite its age. Drink now. 4,500 cases made. --James Molesworth
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Wine Spectator (Free subscription) | 17/11/2008
> Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Mendoza 2006BODEGA CATENA ZAPATAMalbec Mendoza 2006(91 points, $25)Enticing, with lots of mocha, fruitcake, raspberry and boysenberry flavors stretched over a lengthy, fleshy finish. A delicious, fruit-driven version. Drink now through 2010. 57,000 cases imported. --James Molesworth
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Wine Spectator (Free subscription) | 15/11/2008
> Domaine de la Mordorée Lirac La Dame Rousse 2006DOMAINE DE LA MORDORÉELirac La Dame Rousse 2006(90 points, $30)Offers a nice mix of red berry, blackberry and blueberry fruit, with a beam of sweet spice and toast notes. Shows good grip and focus through the finish, where there's a racy minerality. Should age well. Drink now through 2012. 2,750 cases made. --James Molesworth
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Wine Spectator (Free subscription) | 12/11/2008
> Luca Malbec Uco Valley 2007LUCAMalbec Uco Valley 2007(93 points, $35)Really goes for the gusto, with dark fig sauce, melted purple licorice, mocha, fruitcake and crushed boysenberry and blueberry fruit, all gliding along rich, velvety tannins. Long, mouthfilling finish. Drink now through 2012. 1,700 cases made. --James Molesworth
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Wine Spectator (Free subscription) | 10/11/2008
> Château St.-Roch Côtes du Rhône 2005CHÂTEAU ST.-ROCHCôtes du Rhône 2005(87 points, $12)Juicy, with a nice tangy streak of raspberry and spice flavors backed by a briary edge on the tasty finish. Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault. Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 12,000 cases made. --James Molesworth
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Wine Spectator (Free subscription) | 08/11/2008
> Bodega Septima Malbec Mendoza 2007BODEGA SEPTIMAMalbec Mendoza 2007(87 points, $10)Dark toast, bacon and coffee notes lead the way for medium-weight, fleshy plum and currant fruit in this rich red. Drink now. 40,000 cases made. --James Molesworth
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Wine Spectator (Free subscription) | 07/11/2008
> Dominio del Plata Malbec Mendoza BenMarco 2007DOMINIO DEL PLATAMalbec Mendoza BenMarco 2007(91 points, $20)Very juicy, with fresh-cut plum and fig fruit flavors laced with violet, graphite and high-toned spice notes. Long, racy finish. Drink now through 2010. 11,000 cases made. --James Molesworth
