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In today's email we're going to share some of the red wines we've been drinking at home on the deck after work. All of them meet our standards for deliciousness. Packed with flavor? Check! Unique and interesting? You bet! Dare we even say quaffable? Double check.

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Lungarotti Rubesco Rosso di Torgiano 2010 (DOC) (Umbria, Italy)

"A simple blend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo, the 2010 Rosso di Torgiano Rubesco is laced with dark cherry and bright fruit intensity. Soft shadings of spice and leather add depth and persistency. A simple winemaking philosophy is favored in order to maintain the integrity of the fruit: The wine is fermented in stainless steel and subsequently aged one year in oak cask. I love the immediate freshness of this wine. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2018." (Wine Advocate)

Wine Advocate: 88+ points

"Expressive without excessive weight, this offers well-meshed flavors of plum sauce, sun-dried cherry, olive tapenade and ground spice. Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino. Drink now through 2017. 50,000 cases made." (Wine Spectator)

Wine Spectator: 87 points

"Supple tannins infuse the fresh cherry flavors of this wine, with wild herbs and black peppercorns adding complexity. It's a versatile red, the sort for a simple Parmesan risotto." (Wine & Spirits Magazine)

Wine & Spirits Magazine: 87 points

Wine & Spirits Magazine: Best Buy

Fattoria Ambra Barco Reale Di Carmignano 2012 (DOC) (Tuscany, Italy)

There's no press available on this vintage and we really don't care. Here's why. The 2012 Barco Reale di Carmignano is a really tasty wine for the money. The blend is mostly Sangiovese together with Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Colorino, Merlot and Syrah. The nose is intense and fruity, with ripe cherries, dried rose and mineral undertones. The palate is supple, dry, medium-bodied and fleshy. Barco Reale ("royal park" in archaic Italian) is the name of a park where the Medici family used to hunt.

Boschis Francesco Sori San Martino Dogliani Superiore 2011 (DOCG)

"The purest essence of raspberry jam, wild flowers, crushed rocks and spices wrap around the palate and never let up. The 2011 Dogliani San Martino boasts superb depth and pedigree. Rich and layered, but never heavy, the San Martino is a fabulous example of the heights Dolcetto can achieve when it is planted in the best sites. All the elements fall into place in this drop-dead gorgeous Dogliani from Boschis." (Antonio Galloni, Vinous)

Vinous (formerly Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar): 92 points

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P.S.

The invitation for our special private wine tasting event has been sent out this week. If you're on our private list and you haven't received the email for any reason please let us know.

P.P.S.

We're closed this Monday as mandated by state law so stock up for the long weekend!

P.P.P.S.

New wines are still pouring into the store on a daily basis. Have a peek at our website for a list of new items! Click here to view.

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