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No, most of us can't afford it. But this is splurge-worthy juice, released in very limited quantity recently in Ontario Vintages stores. Velvety and full-bodied, it's a single-vineyard gem from Sonoma County and it could teach a course on harmony and poise. The flavours suggest cassis, cigar tobacco, licorice and spice. The ripeness and acidity are spot-on. Though big, it's not your overextracted, flammable-alcohol fruit bomb. Lovable now, it will be more beautiful in 15 years. Available in Ontario.

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