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Ruffino Oro 2004 Chianti Classico anise and dark walnut on the nose, sweet fruit on the finish. A long standing favorite.

Ruffino Modus 2005 a super tuscan also with a touch of anise on the nose.. juicy start with a little earthiness on the finish from the sangiovese no doubt.

Robert Mondavi Napa Cab 2005 rich dark fruit and a touch of dirt.. very consistent property

Robert Mondavi Cab Reserve 2005 full bodied, a touch of syrah added for depth? very approachable now.

Simi Landslide Cabernet Alexander Valley 2005 fruit nose, but very tight on the finish...needs to open up some from the 2 years in oak

Franciscan Magnificat named for one of Bachs pieces that had 5 movements, this has 5 grapes.. dark purple and the smell I always get when I enter a winery..oak and grapes.. very approachable with 50% merlot. a touch more alcohol but not overwhelming.

Jackson Trigg Vidal Icewine from the Niagara Penninsula in Canada. tone fruits on the nose, not overly viscous or oily, good acidity. in a 187 ml bottle to try an icewine without the prohibitive cost of a 375ml

Stylus Napa Cab 2005 the project of the winemaker, 86% cab, lots of grip and black berry fruit, nice tannin on the finish , maybe a little pricey for a new project and this economy