K&L Wine Merchants - Search Results (2024)

Giacone Ranch Vineyard sits at the confluence of the Estrella River and Huerhuero Creek with incredibly rocky, gravely soils like those of Pessac-Léognan in Bordeaux. This sub-region of Paso Robles sees big diurnal shifts in temperature with hot days and cool nights as ocean air pushes in from the west. These ideal conditions produce and powerful, concentrated and opulent style of Cabernet with intense flavors and lush textures on the palate.

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93 points James Suckling: "Aromas of candied ginger, baked pear and fresh herbs. Full-bodied with a lovely, oily texture. Layered flavors of chamomile and lavender at the beginning, but turns toward fresh cream and then the note of candied ginger on the nose returns. Linear and balanced. Drink now." (02/2022)

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Composed of 100% Chardonnay — Dijon clones 2, 95, 76, and 96. Aged in 90% neutral French oak barrels and 10% stainless steel tank. The wine underwent partial malolactic fermentation and 4 months of bâtonnage.

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Jacques Coipel worked in the petrol industry until 2002 when he decided to change career paths and enter the wine business. He purchased an exceptional site in the Cotes du Rhone Village Cru of Valreas. His vineyards sit at around 1200 feet with a mix of clay, limestone and gravel making up the soils. With cooling winds from the north and at this higher altitude, there is a crispness to the wines showing more red fruit qualities in the reds and more vibrant apple tones in the whites. Around the same time Jacques's son, Julien, began studying winemaking w...

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Amats is both the brand name of the Txakoli as well as one of Zudugarai's vineyards. It's a beautiful vineyard, a sandy substrate covered with wild cover crops growing between the rows, with the Cantabrian Sea in full view to the north. Produced from Hondarribi Zuri and Hondarrobo Beltz grapes, this is classic Txakoli rosé: zippy and crisp, with tart cherries and mixed berry flavors enlivened by a lovely spritz.

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Amats is both the brand name of the Txakoli as well as one of Zudugarai's vineyards. It's a beautiful vineyard, a sandy substrate covered in naturally growing green cover crops between the rows, with the Cantabrian Sea in full view to the north. Produced from Hondarribi Zuri grapes, this is classic Txakoli: zippy, crisp, tart green apple flavors are enlivened by a lovely sparkle from the CO2 retained in tank during fermentation.

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Cal Besso is the relatively new Montsant project from the Castellví Figuerola family, who own and run Celler de l’Encastell in Priorat and a local grape grower, Jaume Valles.. It is based around the village of Els Guiamets, which is located less than 10 miles South of the heart of Priorat. Cal Besso is the name of the family’s home and it is where their cellar is located. In their corner of Montsant the terrain is not as dramatic as in Priorat, with more rolling hills which make agriculture significantly easier. The soil in their vineyards is predominan...

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Maison Raquin is a negociant based in Savigny-les-Beaunes. This 2021 release is 100% Chardonnay sourced from the Mâconnais region of Burgundy.

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Composed of organically farmed Sauvignon Blanc from the appellation of Coteaux du Giennois where vines grow on flinty and calcarious soils.

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A reliable Cab Franc from 40-year-old vines, vinified in stainless steel. An approachable, quaffable red for Friday night pizza.

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A stunning value in Napa Valley Chardonnay from winemaker Matt Iaconis. This fresh, balanced, flavorful Chardonnay is sourced from Antica (Antinori's) Estate high on Atlas Peak. An UNBEATABLE value in single vineyard Napa Valley Chardonnay more than 50% off its typical price!

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Domaine Pluchot, located in Burgundy, France, is renowned for its exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. The winery meticulously cultivates its vineyards, ensuring high-quality grapes. Their wines, celebrated for elegance and complexity, beautifully express the region's character. Domaine Pluchot's commitment to sustainable viticulture enhances is palpable in the glass and the estate has been Certified Organic since 2023.

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Château Lamouroux is the second label wine from the Graves estate Grand Enclos du Château de Cérons.

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Jancis Robinson: "Some pear-drop notes alongside rose hip. A supple palate with good freshness, red fruits and attractive energy as well. Nicely textured with good body weight but still a nice lick of energy beneath. 16/20 points (AC)" (10/2023) K&L Notes: Just across the Rhône river from the esteemed vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this 88-acre estate is owned and operated by Rodolphe de Pins, a UC Davis graduate and former member of the winemaking staff at Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe. Montfaucon crafts their Côtes du Rhône to express the intense fr...

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When Jean Noel Millon took over winemaking and farming at his family's estate in 1998, he represented the seventh generation to do so. The 10-hectare farm is certified organic and Millon complements the soil with herbal teas and homemade composts to strengthen the vines' natural defenses. Winery tasting notes: "It is the emblematic wine of the estate with its aromatic expression of red fruit. The palate is crunchy and juicy with ripe, fresh fruit which gives it good drinkability." *Organic*

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Nestled in the village of Verdigny, Domain Tabordet is run by brothers Yvon and Pascal Tabordet, who took the reins back in 1981. When the two brothers first took over the estate it consisted of three hectares (7.4 acres) in Sancerre. By 1988 they had added another 4.5 hectares of Sancerre and another 12 hectares (29.7 acres) in neighboring Pouilly-Fumé, just across the Loire River. Wine growing in Pouilly-Fumé dates back to the fifth century when the Romans dominated the area. In 1937 it became an official Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) of France...

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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Vanilla, roasted blackberry compote, smoked black plum and savory bits of cracked pepper show on the classic nose of this bottling. There is solid grip to the sip, which is more tannic than just taut, with flavors of roasted beef in a black-raspberry sauce, dusted in more black pepper. (MK)"

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93 points Wine Advocate: "The 2019 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast is softly perfumed, with wafts of quince, green pear, baker's yeast, cashew and Greek yogurt. The light-bodied palate offers intense, perfumed fruits and a compelling textural presence, opening to more savory, honeyed tones on the long finish. (EB)" (07/2022) 92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Floral, light and lovely, this coastal wine is crowd-pleasing and brimming in stone fruit, apple peel and dried herb. Well-integrated oak and balanced weight keeps it fresh and lively, finishing in fennel and ce...

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92 points Wine & Spirits: "This is a new brand launched by the team at Heitz, led by Carlton McCoy, Jr., whose background as a sommelier took this chardonnay in a fresh, savory direction. The wine is made by (Heitz Winemaker) Brittany Sherwood, who sources fruit from Oak Knoll and Carneros; she ferments it in stainless steel, where it rests on the lees for a year. It sees no oak and only occasional lees stirring, presenting the fennel and anise flavors of the grape at center stage. A pale white with appealing freshness." (06/2022)

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Sourced entirely from Keller's estate vineyards (La Cruz and El Coro) from the cool, breezy Petaluma Gap appellation within the Sonoma Coast. Keller's 2019 Casa is a high-value Chardonnay that offers up a lot to love. Well-balanced and bright (like all of Keller's critically-acclaimed wines), this is a California standout. According to the winery, "This sunny chardonnay drips with vibrant flavors of green apple and luscious pear that shine through with a perfect touch of oak– this is one’s all about fresh fruit and refreshing crispness and balance."

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93 points James Suckling: "Dried apple and pineapple with hints of coconut, steel and some flint. Full-bodied and tight with intensity and power. This will open nicely with bottle age. Try after 2022." (07/2021) 92 points Vinous: "The 2019 Chardonnay is a unique wine, as it includes a fair amount of Viognier that adds pretty floral and tropical overtones. Apricot, mint, tangerine oil, chamomile and dried flowers all open nicely in the glass. (AG)" (01/2021) 90 points Wine Enthusiast: "With 17% Viognier, this white is steely, linear and flinty, with f...

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Domaine Roger Pabiot had been farming in the Loire Valley for centuries before the modern Pouilly Fumé region was born and their wines show a degree of care and excellence that only comes with time. From primarily limestone soils, the Coteau des Girarmes is lively with a distinctive mineral undertone and an excellent accompaniment to seafood and fresh cheeses.

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94 points Wine Enthusiast: "This impressive wine is inviting in floral notes of violet and lavender, while also being pretty on the palate. White pepper adorns a lengthy thread of tangy red fruit, game and well-integrated oak; the wine is balanced in acidity. (VB)" (12/2021) K&L Notes: Red Car has been producing Syrah since its inception, making it one of the longest-standing Syrah producers on the California Coast... and their experience with this Rhône variety shows. Restrained and silken on the palate, the 2017 balances power with delicacy in the fo...

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Domaine Cherrier was founded in 1930, and since then four generations of the family have run the estate. The estate has limestone and calcareous clay soils that wonderfully influence the character of the grapes grown there. K&L French Regional buyer Keith Mabry says: "The Cherrier to me is always one of the biggest crowd-pleasing Sancerres/Sauvignon Blancs from anywhere in the world."

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Agnes Cade and her father, Henri Gaussen, cultivate the 14 sunny hectares of Château de la Noblesse, an estate that has been in their family for generations. Their zesty rosé is a blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache and Cinsault, and makes a great companion to spicy, saffron-infused dishes. Try it with a Spanish paella for the perfect summer meal.

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94 points Sam Kim: "Charming and delightfully composed, the wine shows dark cherry, warm spice, game and rich floral aromas on the nose. The palate delivers excellent weight and plump mouthfeel, beautifully supported by fine texture and polished tannins. Harmonious and structured with a sustained silky finish. Certified organic. " (03/2023) 93 points James Suckling: " This has a pretty nose of dried violets, wild raspberries, blackberries, licorice, cloves and crushed stones. All in balance here, with supple wild berry fruit well-integrated with dried ...

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When Jean Noel Millon took over winemaking and farming at his family's estate in 1998, he represented the seventh generation to do so. The 10-hectare farm is certified organic and Millon complements the soil with herbal teas and homemade composts to strengthen the vines' natural defenses.

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This organic wine comes from a producer committed to biodiversity. From the winery: "Low-production vineyards located in the influence area of the Desert of Bardenas Reales of Navarra (the biggest desert of Europe) and in the Pre-Pyrenees. The very poor and arid clay-calcareous soil, the dry weather and the big contrast of temperature between the day and the night provide grapes with high concentration and a perfect balance." *Organic*

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Cole Ranch is one of the most fascinating vineyards in California. It is also a one vineyard AVA, the smallest AVA in the USA at 180 total acres. The ranch is tucked into the Mendocino Mountains off the Boonville - Ukiah pass. This remote valley has a totally unique microclimate and complex mica rich schist and clay soils. The Pinot Noir vines for this bottling are from the highest elevation block on the ranch. The clone is a heritage field selection of Pommard. The fruit is meticulously farmed organically. Hand-picked, destemmed into open top fermenters...

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Duvarita Vineyard sits just west of the Sta Rita Hills AVA (yes, even closer to the cold Pacific Ocean than this already chilly growing region). The soils are weathered sandstone, the vines are farmed according to organic and biodynamic principles. Duvarita has become a celebrated site for cool-climate Pinot Noir amongst the best winemakers in the region. Vineyard designates from this site typically sell for $50+ so here is a chance to get your hands on some pedigreed Pinot Noir for a fraction of the price.

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90 points James Suckling: "A ripe red-fruited nose with notes of chocolate, bark and sage. Medium-to full-bodied with good salinity. Tight tannins carry sweet dark fruit and dried flowers." (01/2022) K&L Notes: A bold, powerful, mountain-grown red blend of 51% Merlot, 36% Zinfandel, 13% Syrah aged in French oak for 18 months.

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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "A Mourvèdre that will change the way you think about Mourvèdre. Donkey & Goat gives us a wildly perfumey expression with immediately pronounced aromas of gardenia, white roses and white pepper, along with pops of vibrant red fruits: raspberry, red cherry and cranberry, which carry onto a palate lined with fine-grained tannins and a shivering verve of acidity. This light-bodied wine is perfect at room temp but can also cross into the category of chillable reds, making it a diverse and exciting wine for any occasion, any time of...

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Joseph Swan's epic "Kent the Younger - Ritchie Vineyard '' Chardonnay is a specific block selection from the famed Ritchie Vineyard. The fruit is taken from a parcel of vines on a pronounced knoll in the vineyard with especially poor soils and very low yielding vines. The fruit from here produces a wine with exceptional flavor concentration and penetrating minerality. At 8 years of age this Chardonnay is simply stunning. Still resolutely vibrant and focused but with so much depth and complexity.

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93 points Jeb Dunnuck: "I believe all Chardonnay, the 2021 Côtes Catalanes Infiniment De L'Ou Blanc reveals a medium gold hue as well as a rich, perfumed, medium-bodied style in its ripe orchard and tangerine-like fruits as well as honeyed flower, toasted bread, and spice-driven aromas and flavors. Impeccably balanced on the palate, it has medium to full-bodied richness, a kiss of salinity, and a good sense of freshness that builds with time in the glass. You don't see many Chardonnay from the Roussillon, but this is certainly one of the best." (05/2022)...

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93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Graphite, leather, blue flower and wild berry aromas waft out of the glass. Elegant and delicious, the fresh, supple palate doles out ripe black plum, cassis, mint and licorice alongside fine-grained tannins. *Editors' Choice* " (05/2022) 91 points Wine Spectator: "Focused like a laser, this red evokes cherry, blackberry and orange peel flavors, shaded by iron, sanguine and wild thyme notes. Chalky tannins line the finish. (BS)" (11/2021) 90 points Decanter: "Located in Gaiole in Chianti, Tenuta Perano's vineyards occupy a...

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The Guadagni (Gwa-don-knee) Family first settled in Dry Creek Valley in the 1870s. The oldest vines on the ranch, still producing beautiful fruit to this day, were planted in 1906. Much of the rest of the ranch was planted in the 1940s and 1950s. This now fourth generation farming family have become renowned across the region for the quality of their old vine fruit. Iconic Zinfandel producer Ridge Vineyards has long produced a single vineyard designate wine for its mailing list from Guadagni Vineyard. Russian River stalwart Dehlinger even made very rare ...

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92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Tropical guava and plumeria aromas are generous but measured on the nose of this bottling. The palate is clean and complex, showing lime cream, mandarin zest and pine-nut flavors. (MK)" (11/2023)

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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Golden hued in the glass, this single-vineyard bottling shows honey water, apricot and rich oak on the nose. The richness tightens up on the sip into citrus pith, wet sidewalk and grapefruit flesh flavors. (MK)" (11/2023)

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94 points Wine Enthusiast: "Deep ruby to the eye, this wine has aromas of blueberry pie, Luxardo cherry and freshly ground espresso. The coffee note continues onto the palate along with sumptuous tannins and flavors of cassis, blackberry, caramel, eucalyptus, cardamom and orange zest. The long finish closes out on a bright note. (MD)" (05/2023) 92 points Decanter: "Excellent fruit concentration and ripeness, enhanced by deft ageing in oak barrels. Layers of sweet fruit and crunchy cherry on the palate. (Panel Tasting)" (01/2023) K&L Notes: Altanza is...

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Antonio Galloni for Vinous on the producer: "Once again, I was impressed with Emily and Cody Rasmussen’s wines... As always, the wines are done with a light hand and focus on expression of place." (01/2022) A mailing list-only release from Cody Rasmussen, assistant winemaker at legendary Bedrock, this 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon from Desire Lines is dubbed 'Number 12' in their Experimental Series. The winery explains, "We’ve named this wine 'Cachagua Ridge' as an ode to the place—the vineyard is planted on a ridge above the Cachagua Valley, below the toweri...

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The Old Malt Cask Advance Sample label is a wonderful way to try an array of malts in an affordable and fun 200ml package. Longmorn, a cult favorite, is usually destined for blends. Owned by Chivas, you can guess where that famous blend gets a huge portion of its fruity top notes as well as body. Sadly the official bottlings of Longmorn tend to be prohibitively expensive. The 16-year is $150, and while that might not seem crazy in today's inflation-laden market, it's been $150 for a long time. Built by John Duff in the late 1800s, Longmorn shares many ch...

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Te Whare Ra is a small, organic, family-run winery in Marlborough's Wairau Valley that we loved so much that we decided to import them directly! That means more bang for your buck. According to the winery, "This 2018 release is a blend from 2 certified organic vineyards – our TWR home block here at the winery, and the Clayvin Vineyard in the Southern Valleys which are owned by the Giesen Family. We were very excited to be able to procure some extra organic certified fruit from the Clayvin block as we have seen the quality they have produced over a number...

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90 points Wine Enthusiast: "The aromas are fruit-forward in notes of plum and black currant accented by baking spice. The flavors are ripe and luscious. Pleasing acidity ties it all together. (SS)" (04/2021) K&L Notes: Composed of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot, and 3% Tempranillo.

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95 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Mostly Grenache Gris (past vintages have had a splash of Roussanne), the 2020 Côtes Catalanes Secret De Schistes Blanc is another brilliant white. Made in a richer, more concentrated style, it offers a great nose of white currants, orchard fruits, white flowers, chalky mineral, and green almond nuances in a medium to full-bodied, brilliantly textured, balanced white that brings both richness and freshness." (05/2022) K&L Notes: Séverine Bourrier came to winemaking through her own passion for the subject, not having the family hi...

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92 points Wine Advocate: "The new young red 2021 El Predilecto recovers Predilecto, which was a historic brand of the house, a wine with less aging than the rest and more fruity character. In this case, they want it to show the fruit expression of the vineyard without oak. They call it the new old concept in Rioja, what the wines used to be before the arrival of the French, pure fruit. It's a blend of 65% Garnacha from Cárdenas and Cordovín and 35% Tempranillo from Samaniego that fermented destemmed but uncrushed (so not exactly a carbonic maceration) wi...

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93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Great balance, intricate layers of flavor and velvety tannins make this blend fun to savor and also save for future drinking when it has developed more complexity. Very fine-grained tannins and good acidity give it the backbone to drink best... *Hidden Gem* (JG)" (04/2023)

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Amapola Creek winery is the latest project from legendary winemaker Richard Arrowood. Richard is one of the early greats in Sonoma, and has made wine in the area since 1974. Working as winemaker for Chateau St. Jean for many years and eventually founding Arrowood winery, Richard has finally “retired” to focus on his estate vineyard and winery, Amapola Creek. Few know the climate and terroir of Sonoma Valley better than Richard.

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92-94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Cherries, violets, candied orange, and some loamy earth notes all emerge from the 2020 Pinot Noir Rancho La Vina Vineyard, a medium-bodied, juicy, forward, certainly delicious effort that has up-front appeal yet good acidity and ripe tannins, which suggests at least 4-6 years of longevity." (08/2021) 90 points Wine Enthusiast: "Pomegranate, raspberry, red rose and cured meat flavors show on the nose of this bottling. It's zippy if tart on the sip, where sharp pomegranate flavors are most prominent. (MK)" (09/2022)

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94 points Wine & Spirits: "Explosively alive, this dry mavrodaphne hails from Vlathi Sclavos’s biodynamic estate on the island of Cephalonia. It’s a ripe and spicy fusillade of juicy cherry-tomato pulp, tobacco, cocoa, pine, bay leaf and lavender. Seventy-year-old vines dig through a scrabbly scree of limestone to deliver plenty of concentration in their fruit. There’s a little Brett when this is first opened, but the volume and complexity of the fruit quickly subsume it. For barbecued chicken thighs, or chili. (SS) " (10/2023) K&L Notes: Sclavos, as a...

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94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "I loved the 2017 Frederick, which is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot that’s all from the estate Spring Valley Vineyard. Lots of red and black fruits, leafy herbs, flowers, and foresty, earthy notes give way to a medium to full-bodied, nicely balanced 2017 with lots of varietal character, polished tannins, and a great finish. It’s going to keep for 10-15 years." (05/2021) 93 points Wine Spectator: "Rich and polished, with an elegantly complex core that drives the black cherry and dusky spice flavors towa...

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