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October 2019 - Priority Wines

October 2019 - Priority Wines
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Maroon Wines 2014 Maroon Vineyard Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
96 points
$160
Maroon Wines
2014 Maroon Vineyard Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Brown brick red color. Aromas and flavors of spiced dried berries, honeycomb, leather bag filled with coffee, chocolate and spice, and wet clay with a satiny, bright, fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, complex, very long finish with notes of cassis pie a la mode, honey glazed carrots, cherry cola, and chocolate mint with silky, soft tannins. A stately, seamless cabernet with deep rich flavors, finely balanced oak, and a long satisfying finish.
96 points $160
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Maroon Wines 2014 Maroon Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
$100
Maroon Wines
2014 Maroon Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Dusty ruby color. Aromas and flavors of roasted berries, peppers and shiitakes, honeycomb, and forest floor with a satiny, bright, fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, interesting, long finish revealing notes of marinated cassis, oranges and beets, spiced nuts, olive tapenade, and pink pepper with silky, well-integrated tannins and moderate oak flavor. A rich, brooding cabernet with a lot to offer now and in the future.
93 points $100
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Maroon Wines 2014 Reserve Zinfandel
92 points
$60
Maroon Wines
2014 Reserve Zinfandel
Garnet black color. Fruity aromas and flavors of dried cherry tart, chocolate raisins, and pepper dust with a supple, soft, fruity medium-to-full body and a tingling, medium-long finish with accents of cocoa-dusted orange, nut brittle, and caramelized peppers with soft, dusty, fine tannins and light oak flavor. A rich, appetizing, and zesty zin with balance, style and a long, nicely warming finish.
92 points $60
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Rayen 2018 Garnacha Tintorera
91 points
$12.99
Best Buy
Rayen
2018 Garnacha Tintorera
Black violet color. Aromas and flavors of marinated mushrooms, sweet cherries, tobacco, fresh thyme on strawberries, and coconut with a satiny, lively, fruity medium body and a tingling, delightful, medium-length finish with notes of raspberry and pineapple relish and rose water with moderate oak flavor. A fruity, juicy Spanish red with wide appeal; bright floral aromas enthrall the senses.
91 points $12.99 Best Buy
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In Situ 2017 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
90 points
$13
Best Buy
In Situ
2017 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Ruby black color. Aromas and flavors of dried berries and green peppers and toasty peanut brittle with a silky, soft, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, medium-length finish with overtones of chocolate craisin and orange peel, cassis marmalade, melon and apple, and cedar with fine, chewy tannins and light oak flavor. A round, versatile cabernet with tasty flavors and an instant appeal.
90 points $13 Best Buy
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In Situ 2017 Laguna Del Inca Red Blend Aconcagua Valley
90 points
$15
Best Buy
In Situ
2017 Laguna Del Inca Red Blend Aconcagua Valley
Garnet black color. Aromas and flavors of chocolate mint, pomegranate chutney, and hint of eucalyptus with a silky, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and an interesting, long finish manifesting notes of raspberry, creme brulee, and cedar and spice with fine, silky tannins and light oak flavor. A spicy, snappy red that invigorates the palate.
90 points $15 Best Buy
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In Situ 2017 Signature Aconcagua Valley
89 points
$15
Best Buy
In Situ
2017 Signature Aconcagua Valley
Burnt sienna color. Aromas and flavors of exotic berry pie, rich spices, and hint of proscuitto with a supple, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, delightful, medium-length finish that exhibits notes of cranberry, green apple, and caramel with light oak flavor. A bright and lively Chilean red blend that will delight at the table with spicy fare.
89 points $15 Best Buy
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CIRO 2016 Black Edition Red Blend Tierra de Castilla
89 points
$17.99
CIRO
2016 Black Edition Red Blend Tierra de Castilla
Ruby black color. Aromas of grilled beets in raspberry vinaigrette and berry kefir with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, compelling, medium-long candied ginger, dark chocolate, and savory herbed olives finish with silky tannins and light oak flavor. An appetizing Spanish red with very well-integrated tannins and table-friendly style; drink now.
89 points $17.99
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Byington 2014 Alliage Red Blend Santa Cruz Mountains
89 points
$47
Byington
2014 Alliage Red Blend Santa Cruz Mountains
Black ruby color. Aromas of ripe red plum, cured meats, grape leaves, black tea, black peppercorn, and dried figs with a slightly chewy, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a peppery, nuanced, long espresso, toasted baguette, grilled stone fruit, and licorice finish with moderate oak flavor. A concentrated, drink-it-now red that offers an elegant companion to steak dinners.
89 points $47
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Contempo 2018 Merlot
88 points
$10
Best Buy
Contempo
2018 Merlot
Dusty ruby color. Roasted aromas of chocolate espresso beans and berry tart with a silky, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, interesting, medium-long yogurt raisins, mocha, and nuts finish with well-integrated, dusty tannins and moderate oak flavor. A nice toasty Merlot with appealing flavors and a well balanced finish.
88 points $10 Best Buy
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In Situ 2017 Reserve Pinot Noir
88 points
$11
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In Situ
2017 Reserve Pinot Noir
Ruby black color. Smoky aromas and flavors of char-roasted artichoke, cherry preserves, mint chutney, cinnamon, and espresso with a satiny, crisp, dryish light-to-medium body and a smooth, interesting, medium-length finish that exhibits accents of cherry scone, fire roasted mushrooms and orange marmalade with well-integrated tannins and light oak flavor. A slightly smoky, earthy Pinot Noir accented by roasty oak flavors.
88 points $11 Best Buy
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NETON 2014 Monastrell
88 points
$21.99
NETON
2014 Monastrell
Black garnet color. Aromas of baked apricot, rosemary, black olives, balsamic reduction, and licorice with a velvety, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, interesting, medium-long ganache and dried strawberry finish with light oak flavor. A mature wine that’s still showing great fruit; silky smooth palate and sophisticated style.
88 points $21.99
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In Situ 2017 Reserve Red Blend Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$11
Best Buy
In Situ
2017 Reserve Red Blend Cabernet Sauvignon
Dusty ruby color. Aromas and flavors of grilled shishito peppers, exotic herbs, and dried wild berries with a silky, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a polished, medium finish with notes of raspberry and ground nuts with soft tannins and a suggestion of oak flavor. A smooth, easy drinking cabernet with tasty fruit and bright acidity; well suited for Latin fare.
87 points $11 Best Buy
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Byington 2015 Liage White Blend Monterey County
87 points
$29
Byington
2015 Liage White Blend Monterey County
Light gold color. Aromas and flavors of kiwi, green apple, sunflower, cut grass, and grilled peach with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, relaxed finish with elements of chamomile tea and sunflower seed brittle with a suggestion of oak flavor. An herbaceous full bodied white for dinner pairing.
87 points $29
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SURYA 2018 Monastrell
84 points
$10.99
SURYA
2018 Monastrell
Dusty garnet color. Aromas and flavors of dusty books, forest mushrooms, and roasted peppers with a slightly chewy, dry-yet-fruity medium body and an even, quick finish with notes of pencil shavings with dusty, papery tannins and moderate oak flavor. A dry and toothsome red for the table.
84 points $10.99
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Byington 2017 Estate Pinot Noir
83 points
$47
Byington
2017 Estate Pinot Noir
Dusty garnet color. Aromas of berry jelly, war heads candies, bay, and rooibos tea with a satiny, bright, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a tingling, brisk dates and sunflower seeds finish with light oak flavor. A zesty pinot.
83 points $47
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