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Talus 2001 Zinfandel (Lodi)

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Price $8

Toasty-rich, with a pleasing blend of coffee, chocolate, black cherry, spice and vanilla flavors. The tannins are firm and supple and give it good structure. — W.E. (11/1/2003)

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Talus 1997 Red

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Price $9

Sweet, herbaceous, earthy nose. Earthy, ripe black-cherry flavors with a mineral note. Well balanced, with moderate tannins. Soft, charming and ready to drink. — W.E. (11/15/1999)

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Plenty of herbal, mushroomy notes in the nose. The wine is light, soft and fruity. The mushroom flavors could be a real asset with the right food. Finishes true to form, with nothing off. — P.G. (3/1/2001)

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Talus 2001 Pinot Grigio

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Price $9

What a great wine when you’re looking for something inexpensive and tasty. The citrus, apricot and melon flavors are boosted by crisp acidity, and there’s just enough sweetness to lend a rich, round softness. — S.H. (12/1/2003)

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Talus 2003 Zinfandel (Lodi)

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Price $8

Fulfills Zin’s basic requirements, a big, richly fruity wine, filled with blackberry, cherry, raspberry and spice flavors, and dry and balanced. Turns briary on the finish. — S.H. (10/1/2005)

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Talus 2003 Merlot (Lodi)

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Price $8

This affordable Merlot shows lots of upfront fruit. It’s packed with ripe cherries and blackberries, with chocolaty notes, but it’s dry and balanced. The finish is soft and polished. — S.H. (11/15/2005)

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Talus 2005 Merlot (Lodi)

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Price $8

Here’s a very fruity wine just brimming with sun-ripened cherry, raspberry and blackberry flavors, with a kiss of smoky oak. It’s nice, dry and balanced, and a good value for the money. — S.H. (11/15/2007)

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Talus 2000 Merlot

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Price $9

A pretty nice dinner wine, full-bodied and firm, with plum and blackberry flavors and firm tannins. It’s clean and dry, and will do just fine with barbecue and similar rich fare. — S.H. (9/1/2003)