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Wine of the Week

Wine of the Week

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Fredric Koeppel
Aug 31, 2009
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The nero d'avola grape has a reputation for making rustic, not to say coarse, red wines, but the

Mirabile Nero d'Avola 2006, from Sicily, has a smooth way with tannins and a rich way with fruit that make it not just tasty but delectable. While it's true that after 30 minutes or so you notice some briary, barky austerity sneaking in around the edges, the …

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