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Vilafonté Bordeaux-style Red Blend -2007 (WE-123125)

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Although this might be second to the Series C, it’s still up there in terms of high quality and class. Red plum, fresh fig and subtle blueberry are augmented by glimmers of licorice and earthy spice. The mouth is full and as forward as the nose, loaded with thick juicy fruit flavors that lead gracefully into the raspberry mash and tobacco infused finish. Drink now–2013. 1 Note

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Vilafonté Bordeaux-style Red Blend -2006 (WE-112972)

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The regal Series M blend starts with aromas of dark juicy plum and black currant, coffee and chocolate, rolling into an array of bright, spicy black fruit, tobacco and cedar. Rich and savory on the palate but enlivened by good minerality, it’s a classic South African red with world-class balance. 1 Note

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Vilafonté Bordeaux-style Red Blend -2003 (WE-51750)

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Rounder and softer in the mouth than the Series C, with plump plum and chocolate flavors that pick up hints of caramel, toast and dried herbs on the finish. Soft but not unstructured, this is immediately likeable. Drink now–2010. It might last longer, but why chance it? 1 Note

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Vilafonté Bordeaux-style Red Blend -2005 (WE-78723)

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Zelma Long’s tradition of excellence continues with the Series M: Its deep chocolate, cinnamon and berry aromas and full, complex waves of delicious fruit and spice are exactly what a Bordeaux blend should be. Restrained but memorable, the wine has firm structure and will age beautifully. 1 Note

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Vilafonté Bordeaux-style Red Blend -2004 (WE-62474)

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Series M is based on Merlot and Malbec, with the two Cabernets also in the blend. Very modern in style, it has polished elegance, packs a punch of black fruits, dense mulberry flavors and long, smooth oak tastes. 1 Note

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Vilafonté Bordeaux-style Red Blend -2007 (WE-123124)

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A beautifully balanced and nuanced wine. The aromas are heady and thick but still vibrant, displaying juicy notes of black cherry, black raspberry sauce and semidried fig laced with accents of bittersweet chocolate, tobacco and white pepper. The texture is like crushed satin, with well-integrated tannins and a creamy mouthfeel. Touches of licorice root and smoky cedar spice augment the dark fruit on the lengthy finish. Drink now–2014. 1 Note

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Vilafonte Series -2004 (W-608)

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Vilafonté Bordeaux-style Red Blend -2003 (WE-51749)

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A fairly big (14.5% alcohol), chewy wine, but one that delivers waves of lush fruit. Plum and cassis notes are framed by hints of smoke and cedar; the merest hint of green herbs adds complexity without detracting. Long and supple on the finish. Drink now–2015. 1 Note

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Vilafonté Bordeaux-style Red Blend -2004 (WE-62475)

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Series C is the Cabernet-dominated version of a wine that brings together the winemaking talents of California winemaker Zelma Long and her viticulturist husband Phil Freese, along with Warwick Estate’s Mike Ratcliffe and San Francisco-based importer Bartholemew Broadbent. Coffee, chocolate and dark berry fruits dominate this brooding wine that shows intensity and power. Yet it never becomes heavy or overripe—here there is a good sense of balance that lifts the wine, especially in the aftertaste. 1 Note

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Vilafonté Bordeaux-style Red Blend -2005 (WE-93745)

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An alluring nose of mint, mocha and blackberry leads into like flavors in this elegant, mouthwatering red blend from Zelma Long. Lush and unfolding, the wine offers ripe tannins and a long finish. Overall, balanced and confident. 1 Note

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