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Norton 2015 D.O.C Malbec
Winery: Norton
Grape(s): Malbec
Region: Argentina
Year: 2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 10-15

Review:
A bouquet of blackberries, black cherries, floral earth, and anise rises up from a glass. A sip delivers flavors of dark cherry and bramble berry that unfolds into nuances of spice, earth, and licorice. Polished tannins and a dry finish endear this wine to a spicy grilled lamb dish.
Rating: 90

Max 2016 Carmenere Reserva
Winery: Max
Grape(s): 85% Carmenere, 11%Syrah, & 4% Petit Verdot
Region: Chile
Year: 2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 15-20

Review:
Aromatics of blackberries, cherries, vanilla, and herbs greet the senses. With a sip, flavors of boysenberry, cherry, and cassis meld among undertones of dill, caramel, and espresso. Offering supple tannins with a nice balance of fruity and savory, itís a wine to enjoy when serving your favorite gamy meat.
Rating: 90

Peter Lehmann 2015 "The Barossan" Shiraz
Winery: Peter Lehmann
Grape(s): Shiraz
Region: Barossa Valley, Australia
Year: 2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 15-20

Review:
Notes of blackberries, plum, and cherries combine among highlights of butterscotch, spicy oak, and coffee on the nose. The palate opens with flavors of blackberry and plum and flows into expressions of mocha, toasty vanilla, and charred oak. Medium tannins frame the wine and underlying dark fruit carries the finish. Open with grilled gourmet sausages.
Rating: 90

Cline 2017 "Ancient Vines" Zinfandel
Winery: Cline
Grape(s): 97% Zinfandel & 3% Carignane
Region: Contra Costa, Ca
Year: 2017
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 10-15

Review:
Waves of raspberries, red cherries, clove, and coffee come up from a freshly swilled glass. On the palate, flavors of cherry, strawberry, and plum come together among allusions mocha and brown spice. Jammy fruit and plush tannins make this a wine to open with BBQ chicken.
Rating: 89