Torbeck Wines

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Cuvee Juveniles - Wine Spectator Online

2008 Supple and silky, this is distinctive for an herbal edge to its dark cherry and chocolate flavors, lingering beautifully. Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro. Drink now through 2015. 5,000 cases made. 90
2007 Fresh and vibrant, this is framed with crisp tannins, offering a core of plum and licorice flavors that vie for attention. The finish gets a bit hot. Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro. Drink now through 2013. 6,500 cases made. 88
2006 Lean and peppery, this medium-weight red shows juicy plum and berry flavors playing against dark, spicy notes and crisp tannins. Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro. Drink now through 2010. 5,000 cases made. 88
2004 Smooth, ripe and generous, brimming with cherry, raspberry, pepper and bittersweet chocolate flavors, which linger enticingly on the fine-grained finish. Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz. Drink now through 2010. 6,000 cases made. 90
2003 Smooth, even-tempered and velvety with pretty raspberry, cola and sweet spices that linger gently on the long finish. Grenache, Mataro (Mourvèdre) and Shiraz. Drink now through 2008. 6,000 cases made. 88
2002 Earthy, dusky blackberry and anise flavors have distinction and persistence, filling out nicely on the plump finish, framed with a layer of chunky tannins. Grenache, Mataro (Mourvèdre) and Shiraz. Drink now through 2006. 7,000 cases made. 88