This ia a continuation of last week's blog (see below). More goodies from Esquin Wine Merchant's November specials. Go to www.madwine.com.

2018 Averaen Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley ($16.99 - Regular $28) - This is an attractively styled Pinot from 15 vineyards, fermented separately and then blended. It shows a brick red color and rich aromas of raspberry, cherry, red currant, rosebuds, tobacco and incense. The flavors are supple and medium bodied, but substantial, with notes of red licorice, cocoa, black tea and ancient volcanic and marine minerals. The back picks up pressed fruits, kirsch and creme de cassis, followed by a soft tannin finish, supported by bright fruit acids. 18/20 points.

2016 Lemelson "Thea's Selection" Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley ($21.99 - Regular $36) - Deep brick red colored, this emits rich, earthy aromas of raspberry, cherry, plum, black currant, crushed roses, tobacco, orange peel, anise, violets and incense. The medium full bodied flavors are replete with ripe fruits that are imbued with red licorice, cocoa powder, black tea and minerals. The pleasure continues on the back with pressed berries, kirsch and cassis liqueurs, recurring orange peel and touches of buttered toast and roasted nuts, followed by a grainy but smooth moderate tannin finish, lifted by bright fruit acids. 18.5/20 points.

2017 Moutard-Diligent Bourgogne Pinot Noir ($17.99 - Regular $25) - From 20-60 year-old vines northwest of Chablis, this shows a medium brick red color and intriguing aromas of strawberry, cherry, red currant, crushed red roses, tobacco leaf, orange peel, dried violets and white incense. The medium bodied flavors show definite Pinot character, with notes of red licorice, cocoa, Earl Grey tea and caliche minerals. The back picks up fraise and cassis liqueurs and recurring orange peel, followed by a subtle finely fruited dryish finish. 18/20 points.

2018 Terlaner Terlano Bianco, Alto Adige ($22.99 - Regular $45) - This South Tyrol white is a blend of 60% Pinot Bianco, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc. It shows a brilliant lemon-gold color and intriguing aromas of pear, peach, melon and grapefruit with scents of peach blossoms, anise seeds, wild clover and white pepper. The flavors, as well, are striking, with vibrant white and green fruits that are imbued with grape skins, peach stone and saline minerals. The vivacity continues on the back with pear and peach liqueurs, melon rind, recurring anise, subtle spritz and dustings of cardamom and white pepper on the lingering, elegantly fruited dry finish. 19/20 points.

2016 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre Rosso Veronese ($16.99 - Regular $25) - Deep ruby colored, this wine possesses enticing aromas of raspberry, cherry, plum, crushed black roses, mulberry, tobacco, fennel and incense. The flavors are medium bodied yet bold, with dark fruits that are intermixed with licorice, cocoa, black tea and minerals. On the back, the wine intensifies with sensations oghtly sf pressed fruits, hazelnuts, semi-dried cherries and plum preserves, all followed by a deliciously juicy moderate tannin finish. 18.5/20 points.

2016 Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico ($16.99 - Regular $24) - This offers a ruby-garnet color and rich, earthy aromas of raspberry, cherry, currant, red roses, tobacco leaf, bayberry, oregano, sage and incense. The flavors are medium bodied but substantial, with notes of red licorice, cocoa, black tea and hillside earth and minerals. On the back, the wine enriches with pressed berries, roasted nuts, cherry liqueur and graphite, followed by a satisfying lightly spiced dry yet ripe finish. 18.5/20 points.

2015 Fratelli Revello Barolo ($32.99 - Regular $45) - This is a classic Barolo at a great price. It displays a deep ruby-garnet color and typical Nebbiolo aromas of raspberry, cherry, plum, orange peel, dried roses, tobacco, road tar and smoldering incense. The flavors are deep and authoritative, infused with licorice root, Toblerone chocolate, Italian roast and Barolo hillside minerals. On the back, the wine tuns strikingly sweet-dry, with sensations of pressed fruits, hazelnuts, toffee, cherry liqueur, recurring dried orange peel and pulverized charcoal, followed by a long, savory finish. 19/20 points.

2017 Sella & Mosca Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva ($14.99 - Regular $27) Cannonau is the Sardianian name for Grenache. This one shows a deep ruby-garnet color and intriguing aromas of raspberry, chart, blood orange, crushed roses, tobacco, lavender and rosemary. The flavors are medium bodied but substantial, with red fruits that are intermixed with licorice, cocoa, black tea and volcanic minerals. The back picks up pressed berries, roasted nuts, currant liqueur and recurring orange peel, followed by a chewy soft tannin finish. 18.5/20 points.

2018 Zestos Garnacha, "Old Vines," Viños de Madrid ($8.99 - Regular $15) - This bargain-priced Grenache offers a medium ruby color and smoky aromas of raspberry, cherry, plum, red roses, purple lilac, tobacco, Spanish lavender and spiced incense. The flavors are medium bodied and direct yet substantial, with notes of red licorice, cocoa and minerals. The flavor interest continues on the back with pressed berries, roasted nuts and cherry liqueur, followed by a ripe, smooth moderate tannin finish. 18/20 points.

2018 Protos Tinto Fino, Cosecha, Ribera del Duero ($12.99 - Regular $20) - This 100% Tempranillo displays a deep purplish ruby color and ripe aromas of raspberry, cherry, plum, black roses, bayberry, tobacco, Spanish lavender and whiffs of incense. The medium full bodied flavors are generous yet focused, with notes of licorice, chocolate, chicory coffee and earth. On the back, the wine intensifies with sensations of macerated fruits, roasted nuts, lanolin ("legs") and a touch of vanilla oak (from 12 months in American wood), followed by a juicy, savory moderate tannin finish. Amazing quality/price ratio. 18.5/20 points.

2017 Tranche Syrah, Walla Walla Valley, Blue Mountain Vineyard ($31.99 - Regular $40) - From the most exceptional blocks of the vineyard, this displays a deep ruby color and seductive aromas of blackberry, blueberry, plum, cassis, crushed roses, lavender, sage and spiced incense. The flavors are ample yet deep and focused, with black and blue fruits that are intermixed with licorice, espresso and crushed rocks. The penetration continues on the back with sensations of macerated berries, roasted nuts, creme de cassis, charcuterie, charcoal and crushed pepper, followed by a lingering smooth tannin finish. 19/20 points.

2015 Nine Hats Malbec, Columbia Valley ($20.99 - Regular $25) - Primarily from the Weinbau Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope, this Malbec offers a a deep purplish ruby color and rich aromas of blackberries, blueberries, black currants, black roses, lavender, sagebrush and spiced incense. The flavors are vigorous with dark fruits that are marked by licorice, cocoa, French roast and Wahluke scorched earth. The back picks up macerated fruits, roasted nuts, cured meats light oak (30% new) and ground charcoal, followed by a savory ripe tannin finish that is lifted by bright fruit acids. 18.5/20 points.