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Chateau Clerc Milon 2005, Pauillac

With all the hoopla (or hoopla, if you’re feeling saucy) over the 2005 Bordeaux, prices haven’t been anywhere near the firmament since the big boys started publishing their barrel-sample notes. But …

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E. Guigal 2008 Cotes du Rhone Rosé

For many of us, Southern France springs to mind when thoughts turn to rosé. And Guigal, one of the most reliable producers in the Rhone Valley, comes through with flying tri-colors …

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Niepoort 2006 “Twisted”

From one of the legends of Portuguese winemaking, this affordably priced ’06 blend of Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, and other local grape varieties have it all…except the typically higher …

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Chateau d’Arche 2005 Sauternes

There are several reasons to be amazed by this $43.49 wine. First, it’s a Sauternes, not necessarily a hotbed of sub-$50 bottlings in 750ml. Second, it’s from the legendary 2005 vintage. …

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Sattler 2006 St. Laurent

We like to think of St. Laurent as we do top-notch Beaujolais: Fruity and fun most of the time, but, like this bottling or the Morgon above, unexpectedly complex and structured. …

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Thelema 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch

Though Chenin Blanc–or Steen in local parlance–gets all the glamour, Sauvignon Blanc has really been shining lately in South Africa. This effort from the wildly delicious “Mint” Cabernet Sauvignon producers is …

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