Wines from Dealu Mare

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Cramele Halewood 2009 Hyperion Limited Edition Feteasca Neagra (Dealu Mare)

Price $47

While sweet on the nose with aromas of blueberry preserves and fruitcake, the palate on this dry Romanian red is refreshingly restrained, with a fresh herbal tone that accents its ample fruit flavors. A fascinating study of the Feteasca Neagra grape, there’s a surprising amount of elegance that peeks through its initial rusticity. — A.I. (5/1/2012)

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Cramele Halewood 2009 Kronos Limited Edition Pinot Noir (Dealu Mare)

Price $20

Delicate yet beguiling, with aromas of violets, ripe pomegranates and granite, there’s an Old World elegance that sets this Romanian Pinot Noir apart. The palate is concentrated, with crisp red cherry and plum flavors, but keenly balanced by brisk acidity and soft, finely-grained tannins. Structured and refined with a medium long finish. — A.I. (5/1/2012)

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VinArte 2002 Villa Zorilor Prince Matei Gran Riserva Merlot (Dealu Mare)

Price $100

An elegant, memorable wine with balance and poise. The nose offers red berry, warming spice and a touch of smoke, while on the palate, smooth, dark berry and spice flavors are harmonious and rich. The wine can age but is good now. Pair with a succulent duck dish or pate and cheeses. — S.K. (8/1/2008)

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Cramele Halewood 2009 Hyperion Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon (Dealu Mare)

Price $30

There’s a striking minerality that adds depth to varietally characteristic scents of ripe cassis, violets and cedar. Full bodied and densely concentrated, with sweet, black-fruit flavor, it’s balanced by brisk acidity and fresh herb flavors that linger on the finish. — A.I. (5/1/2012)

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Byzantium 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Dealu Mare)

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Price $10

At just $10, Byzantium’s Cabernet Sauvignon offers great bang for the buck. Pleasant aromas of ripe, red plums, espresso and toasted oak complement the lush black cherries and earth notes on the palate. Balanced acidity and firm but pleasant tannins extend through the coffee and black cherry finish. — A.I. (12/1/2010)

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SERVE 2007 Terra Romana Cuvée Alexandru Cabernet Sauvignon (Dealu Mare)

Price $59

Whiffs of wet earth and wood add a rustic, foresty tone to aromas of preserved black fruit and violets. Big in both body and tannins, decanting could coax this wine into revealing more subtleties of fruit and minerals that may otherwise go unnoticed. — A.I. (5/1/2012)

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Prahova Valley 2008 Reserve Pinot Noir (Dealu Mare)

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Price $10

This bargain Pinot Noir is a pleasant surprise from Romania’s Prahova Valley with pretty aromas of black cherries, bark and menthol. Concentrated plum and cherry flavors are countered by darker notes of coffee grinds, earth and bramble. Medium bodied with balanced tannins and acidity, it’s a straightforward, everyday kind of wine, but a promising start for… — A.I. (12/1/2010)

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La Belle Amie 2002 Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Dealu Mare)

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Price $15

The Dealu Mare region is Romania’s wine basket, with international and local varieties grown. This Cab is expressive, showing aromas of purple berry, cinnamon and char. Flavors are similar, with meat and leather adding to the somewhat candied, mixed berry taste. Smooth and fairly light for Cabernet. — M.D. (12/15/2006)

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