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Acorex 2003 Amaro Red (Moldova)
- $59
An appealing nose of leather and tobacco on this wine is followed by elegant flavors of red berry, cigar and game. Good structure, complexity and spice means the wine can age, but it’s ready to drink now. An applaudable effort from an historic wine-producing region.
— S.K.
(11/15/2007)
Cricova 1993 Collection Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon (Moldova)
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- $23
This is the best of Cricova’s Collection series, which consists of wines that age in the winery for years. It has an evolved nose of aged cheese, earth, stem and tobacco, with some fruit to spare. Fairly light for a Cabernet, it maintains healthy, yet dusty, tannins supporting barnyard, leather, brown spice and chewing tobacco flavors. The fruit has gone, but what…
— M.D.
(12/15/2006)
Château Vartely 2006 Pinot Gris (Moldova)
- Best Buy
- $9
This Moldovan white offers value and a great bang for the buck, with its fresh, fragrant nose and fun, assertive flavors. Buoyed by minerality, the citrus and spice on the palate offer clean quenching on a hot day. Not terribly elegant, but it doesn’t need to be.
— S.K.
(9/1/2008)
Exclusiv NV Rose Spumos Moscato (Moldova)
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- $10
Grapy and floral with loads of rose petal notes, this Moscato is perfumey on the nose and palate. Exuberantly frothy and mouth-filling, the palate is fleshy with sweet ripe grapes, with just a hint of stems and leaves on the finish.
— A.I.
(5/1/2012)
Cricova 1990 Collection Codru Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Moldova)
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- $22
With 75% Cabernet and 25% Merlot, this older Codru blend has a nice, smooth mouthfeel from soft, aged tannins. Light bodied, with brown tobacco and stem flavors following a nose of brown spice and smoke. Drink up, as the fruit has long since gone, but it’s worth trying just for the feel.
— M.D.
(12/15/2006)
Taking Root 2006 Sauvignon Blanc (Cahul)
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- $8
An easygoing, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with minimal fanfare and a solid, herbal and grassy character. Overall, good fruit flavors and a clean finish. Pair with seafood or spicy curries for an extra kick.
— S.K.
(9/1/2008)
Château Vartely 2005 Rezerva Cabernet Sauvignon (Moldova)
- $17
Black pepper, cinnamon and clove spice meet balanced fruit expression in this elegant Cab from Moldova. The wine is balanced and friendly, but exhibits a reserved edge that makes it especially good with varied foods.
— S.K.
(11/15/2007)
Taking Root 2006 Bastardo-Cabernet Sauvignon Red (Cahul)
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- $8
A full, integrated nose of tobacco, cedar and pepper give this Merlot from Moldova a sultry start. On the palate a nice integration of fruit and spice, albeit a touch oaky and sweet. A bit scrappy overall, but likeable and fun.
— S.K.
(5/1/2009)
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