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Greg Norman Estates Chardonnay Eden Valley 2007 $13 (Wine Spectator)
Polished, with a spicy edge to the pear and grapefruit flavors, lingering softly. Drink now through 2011. 21,000 cases imported.
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Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Alsace Turckheim 2006 $47 (Wine Spectator)
Enjoy the subtle juiciness of this dry version, with flavors of orange marmalade, chamomile, honey and sea salt. This has good intensity and focus, but also the overall elegance of a well put together wine. Smoky finish. Drink now through 2023. 1,000 cases made.
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Bodega Mendel Malbec Mendoza 2006 $27 (Wine Spectator)
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.
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Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2006 $64 (Wine Spectator)
Slightly firm, with juniper, sage and sandalwood hints framing dark plum, currant, coffee and mineral notes. The grippy finish has a cedar note in the background, with hints of black tea and tar. A gutsy style, with fresh acidity in reserve. Best from 2009 through 2028. 4,330 cases made.
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Alta Vista Malbec Mendoza Grande Reserve 2006 $25 (Wine Spectator)
Dark and winey, but polished. There's a good beam of blackberry and black currant fruit that's reticent for now, with loam, tar and coffee-laced tannins at the fore. Should open up nicely with modest cellaring. Best from 2009 through 2014. 1,550 cases imported.
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