exemplifies the refined character of a Graves wine. Its remarkable balance reflects the harmony of the grape variety planting ratio.

The nose is brimming with ripe red fruits and violet, underpinned by woody notes of vanilla and spice. It is well-structured with plenty of body and a robust, smooth finish that discloses fine tannins and licorice.

The soft, pretty Merlot is aged nine months in French oak that reveals herbaceous-tinged berry and mocha-infused fruit. Drink it over the next several years.

A frequent entry into these best buy pages, winemaker Larry Levin knows how to fashion flavorful, authentic tasting whites and reds at bargain-basement prices.

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The Oloroso La Garrocha has spent nine years aging through the Solera system. The microclimate of the bodega produces a distinct environment that gives this sherry its unique characteristics. Deep roasted nut tones. Rich and dense on the palate with a lingering finish.

Ruby red in color, this wine shows intense and complex aromas of ripe, red fruit, sweet spices , dried fruit and nuts. Firm bodied, it is round and supple with velvety tannins and a long, savory finish.

Polished, plush and vibrant, with a core of plum and black currant fruit welling up seductively against hints of sweet spices and cream. The finish lingers beautifully.

Custardy oak dominates at this stage, lots of cream and ripe fruits; pear, peach and citrus. On the palate the silky weight of honey is gorgeous, with toffee and cream, a butterscotch richness and lots of that tea and tobacco character.

This is a selection from botas of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez raised separately and then blended to age for three years in solera. The result puts the sweetness of the PX in front, with flavors of plum jam and tobacco. The salinity of the Oloroso brings freshness and fine minerality that play softly in the background.

he nose is clean and youthful, showing pronounced intensity aromas of lime, apricots, grapefruit, roses and lemon peel. The wine is sweet in the mouth with a medium acidity. It has a medium alcohol and a full body. It has pronounced intensity flavours of lime, apricots, grapefruit, roses and lemon peel.

A sweet, rich dessert wine with enticing with dried fruits, fig, raisins, dried stone fruit, candied citrus, nut, vanilla, lemon custard and toffee flavors, sweet, rich and vibrant on the palate. Produced from grapes that were harvested early to retain their acidity, the grapes were sundried until raisined (about 24 months) and pressed into amphora where they were vinified. Rich and decadent for sure. Drink or hold to 2030.

Straw yellow color, joined with a fine perlage and a fruity taste are the distinguishing features of Valdo's Brut Prosecco DOC. Well-balanced structure, matched with its flavorful and aromatic fruity fragrance make it the perfect pairing with starters and particulary with delicately flavored dishes and especially seafood.

Vivid red with a deep purple core, the nose is generous with ripe cherry, black raspberry, acacia flowers, and hint of forest floor. Immediately, the palate is treated to a textural mélange of sweet cherry, pomegranate, rose petal, and sappy strawberry. A lively mid-palate reveals a mineral twist and exotic spice notes juxtaposed with fine tannins and superb clarity.

Deep, effervescent gold with a fine bead is just a pleasure to look at. A nose of yellow, white flowers, pear skin and fine lees invite tasting, opening to a full experience of tangy light orchard fruit, pollen dust, honey and white pepper on the dry, full palate. Wonderful for celebrations, especially with cheese, warm fish appetizers and vegetable bisques. A terrific value!