Pegau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee - 2013 (750ml) Sonoma Coast this medium-bodied 1996 appears to

this medium-bodied 1996 appears to be on a fast evolutionary track

the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Collezione De Marchi is stunning

spice and cherry aromas and flavors

More similar to Bordeaux first or second-growth than a Spanish Ribera del Duero

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Pegau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee - 2013 (750ml) Sonoma Coast this medium-bodied 1996 appears toDeep ruby. Potent aromas of ripe dark berries, licorice pastille, woodsmoke, game and garrigue, plus a peppery nuance that adds spiciness and lift. Round and fleshy on the palate, offering intense blackberry and bitter cherry flavors that become livelier and sweeter with air. The very long, energetic, sharply focused finish features fine grained tannins and subtle, lingering notes of dark berries and smoked meat. Vinous 93 points