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Shalestone 2008 Merlot

Price $22

Sultry and rich with ripe black cherries and dark damson plums, this menthol-spiked Merlot is a stand-out with an intensity in fruit and body that’s unusual in the Finger Lakes. Brisk acidity and a dry, elegant palate keep things in balance through a soft, vanilla spice finish. — A.I. (12/1/2011)

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Shalestone 2008 Cabernet Franc

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Price $18

Concentrated black cherry notes on the nose and palate are accented by dark, mossy, bramble notes and hints of green and menthol. There’s a faint tomato leaf note that lingers throughout, but a rich fruit profile combined with smooth tannins and bright acidity make this medium-bodied wine a pleasant, straightforward pick. — A.I. (4/1/2011)

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Shalestone 2007 Harmony Red

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Price $18

Harmony is a good word to describe this spirited Bordeaux blend, with its perfumed black cherry nose accented with menthol and fresh-cut herbs. Fruit forward with ripe black fruits, dried herbs and a hint of olives on the palate, it’s a medium-bodied red wine that’s easily adaptable to an array of hearty meat and fowl dishes. — A.I. (4/1/2011)

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Shalestone 2007 Synergy Red

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Price $25

Rich and ripe on the nose with dark black fruit and olives, this is an easygoing blend of Syrah, Cab and Merlot. Medium-bodied in style, it’s soft on the palate with plush tannins and flavors of cooked plum compote accented by darker hints of olive and sage. — A.I. (4/1/2011)

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Harmony Synergy

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Bordeaux-style Red Blend Cabernet Franc Merlot Red Blend

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