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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

A wood-dominated wine at the moment, this Syrah from Nils Venge showcases modest blackberry fruit buried under an avalanche of oak-derived toast and cinnamon. Drying on the finish, but might improve with short-term cellaring.

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Venge Syrah - 2003

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Made in a fruit-forward way, with jammy blackberry, cherry and currant flavors that finish in a swirl of chocolate and spices. It’s a heartily tannic wine for drinking now. Good with slow-cooked meat stews and barbecue. Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Charbono and Syrah.

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Venge Red Blend - 2008

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

One of the better Sangioveses of the vintage. It’s dry and silky, with cherry, cola, currant and sandalwood flavors, and a spicy finish. Easy to drink, and shows some complexity. Try as an interesting alternative to Merlot.

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Venge Sangiovese - 2008

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

An interesting white wine, with crisp acidity and dry flavors of apricots, tangerines, peaches, lemons, limes and white flowers. If you can’t tell what variety it is, that’s because it’s a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Viognier.

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Venge White Blend - 2009

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Fruity and a little one-dimensional, this blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Viognier has citrus, apple, floral, spice and honey flavors that are balanced with good acidity.

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Venge White Blend - 2007

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Feels plush and important as soon as you taste it, not only for the ripe cherry, red currant, cola and spice flavors, but for the structure, which is dry and elegant. However, it’s a very young wine, not ready to drink, although that won’t stop many people from popping the cork now. Give it through the summer of 2009.

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Venge Merlot - 2005

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

This is a young wine marked by intense tannins, intense cassis fruit and intense oak. All three elements stand out. You’ll want to cellar for a good six years to allow it all to mature and come together.

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Venge Cabernet Sauvignon - 2000

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

This wine sure is oaky now, although it’s sweet, high-class oak. But there’s a broad swath of ripe blackberry and cherry fruit, and enough tannins to hold this pretty wine for at least ten years.

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Venge Merlot - 2001

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Rich, plush aromas of dark plum and blackberry lead the way in this wine made mostly from old-vine Zinfandel and named after winemaker Nils Venge’s old dog, Scout. Full-bodied and brash, with smoky toast and jammy fruit (sounds like breakfast, right?) the wine has enough acidity to give it good balance.

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Venge Red Blend - 2000

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