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Indulge in these Four great European Wines:

2014 Curto Barolo 'la Foia,' Piedmont, Italy.

2016 Domaine Vincent Paris Saint-Joseph Les Cotes, Syrah

2014 Clos Figueras Serras del Priorat, Catalunya, Spain (1.5L Magnum)

2015 Domaine de l'Alliance Définition, France

Total value is $168.

Curto 2014 Barolo 'la Foia,' Piedmont, Italy. Fragrance: Spicy with hint of rose petals, liquorice, leather. Taste: Austere, full, elegant. Recommended Food Pairing: Braised meats, aged cheese. Donated by Patrick Ballow/Vino Carta. Retails around $50.

David Lynch, Sommelier & SommSelect Editorial Director says, "Nadia Curto and her octogenarian father, Marco, are doing things the right way in the Barolo hamlet of La Morra: Organic farming and traditional winemaking produce beautifully fine-tuned Nebbiolo!" Lynch continues to praise this wine, "This is the kind of red that gets poured during a tasting and completely re-calibrates everyone's palate, its profundity undeniable, and yet it remains accessibly priced. I'd never be able to stick to one style of wine for the rest of my life, but if I had to, this would be it."

2016 Domaine Vincent Paris Saint-Joseph Les Cotes, Syrah. Retails around $34. Donated by Sacred Thirst Selections.

Critical Acclaim: Wine Advocate: 92 points. Vinous Media: 92 Points. Vivino Community Reviewer, Mike T.: "Nice dark violet with dark fruit, green herbs, and forest on the nose. Blackberry and currant fruits with green spices and soiil. Integrated tannins and long finish. A good full-bodied and nice finish."

Vivino wine experts recommend pairing this wine with Beef, Lamb, Game or Poultry dishes.

Clos Figueras Serras del Priorat 2014, Catalunya, Spain. 1.5 L Magnum bottle. 51% Grenache, 31% Carigane, 12% Syrah, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon. Valued at $60. Donated by Dennis Fassett.

Critical Acclaim: Rated 92 points by James Suckling and 90 points by Wine Spectator, "This balanced red shows focused flavors of cherry, berry, vanilla and mountain herb that mingle over light tannins, refreshed by bright acidity. Not muscular, but has good energy."

Domaine de l'Alliance Définition 2015, France. A blend of 50% Sauvignon Blanc and 50% Sémillon. Donated by Kate MacWilliamson. Retail value is $24.

"Made from hand-picked and vigilantly sorted Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, the deceptively saline Définition co-ferments in neutral, open-top fûts and, once racked, is left untouched in a cool cellar so as not to disturb the peaceful lees in blissful slumber. Created with love, the resulting wine tastes crystal-clean and is the perfect définition of Valérie and Daniel's commitment to terroir-driven wines and the pact they made years ago."-Jane Berg of Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant

Donated By Vino Carta, Sacred Thirst Selections, Dennis Fassett, Kate MacWilliamson