$15 to $30
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Sep. 17, 2003
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KLEIN CONSTANTIA
Sauvignon Blanc Constantia 2002
$15
South Africa is quietly asserting itself as a fine source for both white and red wines with distinctive character. The best Sauvignons offer racy Old World profiles with notes of ripe New World fruit. This offering from Klein Constantia is a prime example —James Molesworth
Sep. 16, 2003
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VIÑA MONTES
Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Alpha Apalta Vineyard 2001
$20
This Chilean winery, led by veteran winemaker Aurelio Montes, is a very solid performer. Lovely fruit here -- cassis, red currant and blackberry -- with supple texture. Yet there's serious grip, with mineral, cocoa and toast notes as well, all framed by f —James Molesworth
Sep. 09, 2003
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MARC COLIN
Chassagne-Montrachet Les Vide-Bourses 2001
$30
One of Burgundy's best white wine producers released another set of outstanding wines in the '01 vintage. Tough and firm at first, it took hours of contact with air before this shy and hard-as-nails white opened up and showed the deep ripe fruit, lemon pi —Per-Henrik Mansson
Sep. 06, 2003
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ALTOS DE MEDRANO
Malbec Mendoza Viña Hormigas Reserva 2001
$24
Italians Alberto Antonini and Attilio Pagli form the winemaking team at this Argentinean winery. They produce two Malbecs, and this is their high-end cuvée. It's serious juice, with deep, vivid purple color, loads of plum, boysenberry and blackberry frui —James Molesworth
Sep. 02, 2003
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NIEPOORT
Tawny Port 10 year old NV NV
$30
This Port house has been on a roll lately with its vintage bottlings, and now its tawny Port rates classic as well. Amazing aromas of orange and lemon peel, with hints of toffee, caramel and honey. Full-bodied and luscious, with lots of sweet fruit and a —James Suckling
