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JCP Maltus 2003 EXILE Red (Barossa Valley)

Price $200

The ’02 Exile had plenty of oak, and this ’03 has its share as well (coffee, toast, spice, mocha—the works). This edition, though, has very juicy plum and raspberry fruit to back it up, along with smooth, suave tannins and a tangy cranberry finish. Hedonistic? Yes. An ager? Maybe not. Drink up. Imported by The Colonial Wine Company Pty Ltd. — D.T. (4/1/2006)

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JCP Maltus 2003 ÉMIGRÉ Red (Barossa Valley)

Price $100

Composed of such a hodgepodge of grapes (Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Muscadelle), it’s no wonder that this wine sticks out of the pack. The nose offers an unusual spicy note—pickling spice or cumin?—which persists on the palate. Fruit flavors are overripe and overpower this modestly sized wine. Finishes with chocolate. Imported by The… — D.T. (4/1/2006)

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JCP Maltus 2002 EXILE Red (Barossa Valley)

Price $200

Aromas are stewy; if you’re looking for subtlety, just keep on shopping. This wine isn’t shy, and lays the wood, mocha and cola flavors on thick. It’s good, though low in acid, and will certainly have its followers. Imported by The Colonial Wine Company. — D.T. (8/1/2005)

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JCP Maltus 2003 The Colonial Estate L'étranger Cabernet Sauvignon (Barossa Valley)

Price $27

L’Étranger is the most appropriately named wine I’ve come across in a while. This bottling offers raisiny, bready aromas (think cinnamon-raisin bagel), and earthy, sweet-and-sour notes on the palate (think Sweet Tart, tree and raisin). A strange one, indeed. Imported by The Colonial Wine Company. — D.T. (8/1/2005)

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ÉMIGRÉ EXILE The Colonial Estate L'étranger

Most Reviewed Varietals

Cabernet Sauvignon Red Blend

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