Published in April 2011

Wines, Spirits and Beers published in the April 2011 issue of Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

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Château Lafite Rothschild 2008 Red (Pauillac)

Cellar Selection

Elegance in a glass, this is very upright in structure with enticing acidity and black berry fruits. It has weight as well as richness. No question about the aging potential of this superb wine. — R.V. (4/1/2011)

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Château Ausone 2008 Red (Saint-Émilion)

Wonderfully perfumed wine that exudes class. It has weight and extraction, its tannins lending themselves to the ripe texture. The wine is concentrated, dense in texture and for aging. — R.V. (4/1/2011)

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Château Pétrus 2008 Red (Pomerol)

Gorgeous, smooth wine, perhaps even more intense than in past vintages. The tannins are totally enveloped by the ripe plum and damson fruits. Complex, powerful, layered and opulent, this is a wine for the long term. — R.V. (4/1/2011)

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Casanova di Neri 2006 Tenuta Nuova Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)

Cellar Selection

Price $80

A “Wow!” wine on every level. This is a lovely, dark, smooth and rich expression that is packed tight with intensity and personality. The biggest, boldest wine by far from Montalcino’s 2006 vintage, this bottle will age nicely and add value to your cellar collection. — M.L. (4/1/2011)

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Château Latour 2008 Red (Pauillac)

Cellar Selection

Expressive fruit aromas and wood perfumes announce this wine. With 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a complex wine marked by purity of black fruits, berries, toast and tannins. It has power, richness and a lovely edge of spice to go with the acidity. The wine is firmly structured, while bursting with fruit and freshness. — R.V. (4/1/2011)

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Château Mouton Rothschild 2008 Red (Pauillac)

Cellar Selection

A rich wine, opulent in character. There is power here, with richness of fruit and texture. It is both serious side and exuberant, with its bursting black berry fruits. — R.V. (4/1/2011)

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Château Margaux 2008 Red (Margaux)

Cellar Selection

Definite richness alongside classic elegance. It’s a stylish wine, the fruit integrated into a beautiful structure. It’s not all refinement, because there is also a weight to the black plum skin and dark berry character. A wine that will age over many decades. — R.V. (4/1/2011)

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Château Léoville-Barton 2008 Red (Saint-Julien)

Cellar Selection

Price $90

A dense, beautifully structured wine. It shows intense, ripe fruit with balanced acidity. It’s the fine tannins that give it such class, surrounding the fruit, promising long aging. This is a classic for Léoville-Barton. — R.V. (4/1/2011)

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