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Dark, inviting and very alluring, with captivating black tea, charred mesquite and kirsch aromas and flavors allied...
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One of the vintage's top wines, the 2008 Chateauneuf du Pape la Combe des Fous continues to drink splendidly....
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This shows some of the vintage's raisinlike edge and slightly angular acidity, but the core of mulled damson plum,...
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Red Rhone Blend Xinomavro 2008

Xinomavro is the predominant grape varietal of Macedonia, although it is also grown in many parts of Greece where the climatic conditions are suitable for this particular fruit. The names translates as 'acid black', which gives some clue as to the nature of this varietal. The grapes are renowned for their high tannin content, which is a result of the thick and blue-black skins found on the fruit. This particular characteristic results in a superb aging potential in wines made from the Xinomavro varietal, as time spent in barrels softens these strong, astringent tannins and allows the full range of their flavors to come through in the wine. Most commonly, Xinomavro grapes are associated with aromas of red gooseberry, spices, olives and dried fruit, such as dried tomato.