vintage: 2010

Miner Family Winery Red 2010

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Miner Family Winery
Fanciful Name: The Oracle
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2010
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $100

Tasting Notes: While the cuvee’ is reminiscent of a superb Left Bank Bordeaux, The Oracle is all Napa Valley. Lush aromas and flavors of lilac, violet, blackberry and cassis abound with nuances of charred oak and allspice. The mouthfeel is rich. The finish is long with a hint of terroir and a perfect balance of tannin and sweet/tart acidity. This fabulous wine calls for a medium rare Filet Mignon. The 2010 is surprisingly approachable, but we suggest cellaring a bottle or two for 3-5 years.
Miner Family Winery Red 2010

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Chateau Nozieres Ambroise de l’Her Malbec 2010

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Chateau Nozieres Ambroise de l’Her
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2010
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Cahors
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: Ninety percent malbec and 10% merlot aged 14 months in oak barrels. Blue/black in color and viscous in the glass. A bouquet of lilacs and berries leads to lovely flavors of blueberry and spice with a touch of sweet and toasty oak. Tannins are supple with a touch of earthiness on the finish. Very French, very good!
Chateau Nozieres Ambroise de l’Her Malbec 2010

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Gallo Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

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Gallo Estate
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2010
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Northern Sonoma
Retail Price: $95

Tasting Notes: A dense ruby purple, the nose is dominated by lovely black berry and plum fruit, with just a hint of toasted oak. Solid on the palate, balanced by its acidity. A brilliant example of restraint and power in the bottle. Wonderful now, but capable of aging.
Gallo Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

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Altos Las Hormigas Malbec 2011

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Altos Las Hormigas
Fanciful Name: Reserve
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2010
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Uco Valley
Retail Price: $25

Tasting Notes: Concentrated cassis, peppercorn and blueberry with a touch of mocha on the finish. This malbec’s medium-bodied structure can handle a good steak.
Altos Las Hormigas Malbec 2011

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Achaval Ferrer Finca Bella Vista Malbec 2010

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Achaval Ferrer
Fanciful Name: Finca Bella Vista
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2010
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Perdriel
Retail Price: $100

Tasting Notes: Move over Bordeaux: This is a keeper! Brooding, dark and powerful, with ripe tannins, elegant minerality and dark chocolate. A fine example of a collectible cellar wine.
Achaval Ferrer Finca Bella Vista Malbec 2010

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Chateau Nozieres Ambroise de l’Her Cahors Malbec 2010

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Chateau Nozieres Ambroise de l’Her Cahors
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2010
Appellation: Cahors
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: Ninety percent malbec and 10% merlot aged 14 months in oak barrels. Blue/black in color and viscous in the glass. A bouquet of lilacs and berries leads to lovely flavors of blueberry and spice with a touch of sweet and toasty oak. Tannins are supple with a touch of earthiness on the finish. Very French, very good!
Chateau Nozieres Ambroise de l’Her Cahors Malbec 2010

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Lariviere Yturbe Malbec 2010

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Lariviere Yturbe
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2010
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Lujan de Cuyo
Retail Price: $29

Tasting Notes: This Franco-Argentinean collaboration is a family affair. Miguel Lariviere and his daughter Leticia run the project. Beautiful spice and fruit notes dominate the nose. Good mouthfeel, supple tannins, with hints of coffee and vanilla on the finish.
Lariviere Yturbe Malbec 2010

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Clos de Los Siete Malbec 2010

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Clos de Los Siete
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2010
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Vista Flores
Retail Price: $25

Tasting Notes: A malbec with savory and earthy aromatics, polished texture with a black licorice note to the fine-grained, ripe tannins.
Clos de Los Siete Malbec 2010

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