65 Wine Reviews Found

  • Aromatics: Black Cherry
98 Points

Duckhorn “Discussion” Reserve Cabernet 2018

This seamless blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a dash of Cabernet Franc plus Petit Verdot is a testament to the superb quality a blue-chip winery can produce with some of the finest Estate vineyards in America! This captivating new release features nuanced aromatics of black cherry, dark chocolate, and cinnamon impeccably balanced with sophisticated...

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Plinth Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2019

A seductive nose of plums, black cherries and graphite. Beautifully seamless texture with black cherry soda, cinnamon and clove flavors on the palate with a refreshingly subtle, yet elegant touch of mint and lavender on the long finish. This is a racy wine that savvy collectors will want to look out for. Enjoy now (after...

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La Sirena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2019

An impressive new Cabernet with ‘cult’ appeal now plus the potential of a true thoroughbred. The plush texture introduces grainy tannins that frame intense tasting, opulent blackberry, black currant, graphite and exotic spices. The sumptuous finish features tightly wound flavors now and entices with hints of dark cocoa powder, vanilla, and toasted marshmallow. A world-class...

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Lindstrom Cabernet Sauvignon Stag’s Leap District 2019

This 2019 vintage Cabernet is a BIG, sexy tasting Napa gem delivering an intense, powerful experience guaranteed to impress with grilled meat menus. The bouquet and initial flavors are alluring with black cherry, pipe tobacco, and the tell-tale dark chocolate that Napa’s Stag’s Leap district always delivers. Opulent on the palate, featuring a plethora of...

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TOR Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon 2019

TOR Beckstoffer To-Kalon 2019 is truly remarkable! We’ve had the good fortune of judging the last 15 vintages of this coveted bottling and this new edition is our favorite since TOR’S legendary 2009 (our all-time favorite). Superb balance, tannins and sexy dark fruit meld together in a dazzling experience. The addition of 15% Cabernet Franc...

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Domaine Le Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve 2019

The new Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve 2019 is the most perfect young C-D-P that we have ever judged in our twenty-year history. The alluring bouquet asserts a heavenly perfume of wild strawberries, kirsch, and black cherries intermixed with provençal herbs, jasmine and dried lavender. A kaleidoscope of red fruits—cherries, raspberries and strawberries—mesmerize...

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Vega Sicilia/Lafite Macan Rioja Clasico 2010
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Vega Sicilia/Lafite Macan Rioja Clasico 2010

This is what happens when you get two masters together. A robust bouquet of ripe, red fruit, new saddle leather, but with New World polish. The palate is loaded with chocolate, caramel, black cherry liqueur, toast, smoke, coffee, vanilla, balsamic, smoked meat, and plenty of sweet fruit. This is ready to go right now and...

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Elk Cove Pinot Noir Reserve 2017
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Elk Cove Pinot Noir Reserve 2017

Elk Cove’s Reserve Pinot Noir captures your attention immediately with bold red fruit and spice on the nose. The texture is massive, with flavors of apple skin, berries and cherry pie along with subtle black tea and vanilla. So seamless and streamlined throughout the long finish. Drink 2022-2025.

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Pahlmeyer Jayson Cabernet 2014
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Pahlmeyer Jayson Cabernet 2014

Rich and full-bodied, this wine’s tannins provide a reassuring grip underneath their supple, velvety mouthfeel – an indication of age-worthiness and promise of evolving complexity with years of additional cellaring.

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