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R H O N E . R E D S 98 HAHN 2009 GSM Central Coast $12 97 SOL ROUGE 2009 Mourvedre Lake County $29 A nice, spicy, peppery nose of red and blue fruit aromas, with some earth notes and herbs (oregano and basil). On the palate, this is a silky-smooth wine, with velvety fruit and spicy characteristics, ending in a long, lingering, herbal finish. 97 VIE 2008 L' Intruse Mourvedre Santa Barbara County $39 Nice black, red and blue fruit aromas mingle with mineral and cigar spice notes. On the palate, this is a sexy wine, with deep fruit and mineral flavors, spice and a smooth, lingering finish. 96 SOL ROUGE 2008 Mourvedre Lake County $29 Pretty red and blue fruit aromas with some spice and earth notes. On the palate, this is a silky-smooth wine, with velvety fruit and spice flavors, ending in a long lingering finish. 95 FLYING NYMPH 2009 Red Wine Paso Robles $13 A rich, well-balanced, superb Rhone-style red wine, with beautiful red, black and blue fruit flavors, splashes of pepper spice, and a nice, long lingering finish. Buy this by the case! 95 SOL ROUGE 2007 Mourvedre Lake County $29 Pretty black and blue fruit aromas alongside mineral and spice notes. On the palate, this wine rivals the classic Rhone profile of deep fruit and mineral flavors, spice and a smooth, sexy lingering finish. Let open. 95 VIE 2009 L'Imaginaire Grenache Santa Barbara County $39 Pretty aromas of blackberry, blueberry and strawberry, with dashes of black pepper, floral elements and light traces of minerals. This is a wonderful mouthful of fruit and spice, ending in a well-balanced long, lingering spicy finish. 91 VIE 2009 L' Intruse Mourvedre Santa Barbara County $39