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Black raspberries, sweet violets, tobacco and hints of licorice form a dazzling bouquet on the 2016 Ripassa. This is silky-smooth, with a dark fruit persona. It’s persistent and balanced, as hints of nuanced tannins and tart wild berries create a slightly grippy finale. $22.00 (Eric Guido, Vinous, March 2021) — a day ago

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The pale-colored 2020 Rosé of Pinot Noir Hopkins Ranch is fresh, aromatic and light on its feet. Drink this aperitif-styled Rosé over the next year or two. Cranberry, green pear, chalk and white flowers add shades of nuance to this bright, crisp Rosé from the Peay family's Cep label. $20.00 (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2021) — a month ago

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9.2

This elegant, 100% Mencía bottling from the Raul Pérez ancestral home, displays highly perfumed cherry, floral and spice character, with velvety textures and an intriguing hint of gaminess. Delicious now, it will reward at least a few more years patience. $24.00 (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, January 2021) — 2 months ago

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A wildly spicy Valpolicella with a sour citrus twang contrasting rich cherry-berry fruits. Long and full of character, this juicy, high-energy effort leans more toward blue/purple fruits throughout the finale. There’s a lot of pleasure to be found here. $20.00 (Eric Guido, Vinous, February 2021) — 9 days ago

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9.2

Classic Priorat intense dark fruit, smoky minerality and spiciness are on full display here. Youthfully chewy and densely packed, the 2018 opens up quickly with air, showing fine definition and gentle tannic grip. From the region’s most famed producer, this wine delivers superb value. $25.00 (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2021) — 23 days ago

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9.2

The 2017 Termes is a lush, inviting wine that’s packed with concentrated, sharply defined dark fruit and floral character. Spice and pipe tobacco nuances emerge with air and carry through a very long, gently tannic and perfumed finish. $22.00 (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, January 2021) — 2 months ago

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9.1

This red from Colli Orientali del Friuli is spicy and fresh, with aromas of crushed wild berry and cherry lifted by notes of sage and white smoke. Soft and fleshy, it shows lovely purity with balanced acids that enliven its ripe red fruits, and a very pretty finish. $21.00 (Eric Guido, Vinous, December 2020) — 2 months ago

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This Soave blends savory and sweet with a spicy flair. It’s soft and pliant upon entry, yet enlivened by salty minerals and brisk acids, making for a wonderfully balanced showing. The palate sizzles with residual tension, as hints of sour citrus resonate throughout the finale. $19.00 (Eric Guido, Vinous, February 2021) — 12 days ago

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Ripe red fruit and candied rose aromas and flavors define this exuberant Rioja, which takes on spicy nuance with air. Well-concentrated but lively in style, the 2018 shows very good balance and focus, with finely woven tannins adding closing grip. $15.00 (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, January 2021) — a month ago

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Deeply alluring with dusty purple-tinged florals, sweet spices and black currants. The 2017 Ripasso is silky with cool-toned textures, further accentuated by vibrant acidity. There’s beautiful symmetry and persistence here, coming across as powerful yet remaining energetic throughout. $22.00 (Eric Guido, Vinous, January 2021) — a month ago