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A case of Wine Spectator Top 100 wines begins to take shape:
CHILE: 2005 Vina Montes Syrah Colchagua Valley Alpha Apalta Vineyard (WS: 92)
This is ripe and concentrated yet polished and refined, with layers of dark cherry, blackberry and briar caressed by suave toast, vanilla and mineral notes. Long and fleshy through the finish, which shows solid grip.
SPAIN: 2004 Pago de los Capellanes Ribera del Duero Crianza (WS: 93)
"Highly Recommended… Seamless and seductive. Blueberry, blackberry, cocoa and coffee flavors mingle in this elegant red. Firm, focused and fresh, with its harmony disguising impressive concentration."
FRANCE: 2004 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Reservee (WS: 96 WA: 94)
#12 of Wine Spectator's Top 100 of 2007, the 2004 Domaine du Pegau is "a real powerhouse, with muscular layers of fig and black currant compote, backed by braised beef, chestnut, tobacco and tar flavors. The long, mesquite-filled finish lets additional bittersweet cocoa and dark fruit notes linger…
ITALY: 2004 Fontodi Colli della Toscana Centrale Flaccianello (WS: 95)
According to the Wine Spectator, this Fontodi is "Wonderful," and has "gorgeous aromas of blackberry, light toasty oak, cream and flowers follow through to a full-bodied palate, with super silky tannins and a long, long finish."
AUSTRALIA: 2005 John Duval Entity Barossa Valley Shiraz (WS: 94)
"A beautiful evocation of plum and blackberry balanced against a veil of creamy oak - but only a veil. It's the fruit that distinguishes the long, expressive finish."
CALIFORNIA: 2005 Alban Vineyards Reva Vineyard Syrah (WS: 94 WA:96)
"Rich and beefy, with plush smoke, blueberry, blackberry and spicy, leathery scents. Fans out and gains depth and complexity, picking up exotic spice notes."
And Six More Top 100 Wines to be Announced Soon…
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