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You know it when you taste it. Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial '01. $20. Cabernet-Merlot-Tempranillo; a super-duero, if you will. A great winery, and an '01, so there you go. Structure, character, balance. Had a bottle with a wonderful meal at our totally legit neighborhood bistro, Culinariane. It was just as good at home with frozen tortellini. We laid a couple bottles down; they should be even better. ***

Don't forget Retuerta's Sardon De Duero. '03 is out now. Also fabulous for $14. **.