The Winebow Monthly Varietal, Dec 2016, New Jersey

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7. BENJAMIN ROMEO P redicador 2013 91PTS VINOUS Lively blackberry and boysenberry flavors and a hint of allspice. Finishes with strong thrust and spicy persistence, leaving a hint of bitter chocolate behind. RIP DATE: DEC. 9 - $100/1 CS 8. ELOUAN P inot N oir 2015 Emulates the successful sourcing philosophy introduced with Meiomi: blending the top Pinot Noir regions together for a richer, more complex style than what you could achieve by sourcing from one small area. RIP DATE: DEC. 12 - $125/1 CS 9. TUA RITA P erlato del B osco T oscana IGT 2012 93PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST Made entirely with Sangiovese... The firm palate delivers black cherry, black raspberry, white pepper and clove while a note of orange zest lifts up the finish. RIP DATE: DEC. 13 - $50/1 CS

10. BODEGAS CATENA ZAPATA N icolas C atena Z apata M albec 2009

94PTS ROBERT PARKER Medium-bodied with grainy tannins. It is extremely well-balanced, with a broody, introverted, somehow enigmatic finish that you just want to keep sipping in order to unlock its secrets. RIP DATE: DEC. 14 - $250/1 CS 11. MAISON L’ENVOYE T asmania P inot N oir 2015 90PTS WINE SPECTATOR Fragrant, creamy and supple, with sage, fresh earth and rosemary details to the spice and vanilla bean notes. The core flavors of candied cherry and strawberry linger.

RIP DATE: DEC. 15 - $40/1 CS 12. SHAFER M erlot 2014

93PTS ANTONIO GALLONI Expressive floral and spice notes open up first in the 2014 Merlot. Fresh, nuanced and energetic in the style of the year, the 2014 is a highly representative wine for the vintage. RIP DATE: DEC. 16 - $175/1 CS