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"What Am I Tasting?"

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Every two weeks, we post a real Wine Spectator tasting note. Read the description carefully, noting the color, tastes, aromas and other important clues.

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Posted: July 02, 2009

This red has thick, full-bodied tannins and a smoky espresso note to the ripe black fruit flavors with fragrant violet, mineral and licorice notes. Rich and dark, with flavors that persist on the finish.

What Am I Tasting?

-- Varietal --MerlotPetite SirahPinot NoirSangioveseZinfandel

-- Country or Region of Origin --AustraliaCaliforniaFranceItalyOregon

-- Age --1-2 years old3-5 years old6-9 years old10 or more years old

-- Appellation --ChiantiLanguedoc-RoussillonNapa ValleyRussian River ValleyVictoriaWillamette Valley

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