Spring is a fun time for wine lovers because retail shelves fill up with new releases of some of our favorite wines. These include the first arrivals from the most recent vintage.

Hillinger "Small Hill Red" 2008
** 1/2 Austria, $15 (Great Value)
This red blend, typically half merlot with the rest an equal mix of pinot noir and Saint Laurent, keeps getting better with each vintage. The 2008 is fruit-forward in aromas, but it packs a lot of earth, cigar box and raspberry flavors. Nothing subtle about this one; it is rich, spicy and delicious.

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Washington Post