9 Wine Reviews Found

  • Aromatics: Potpourri
96 Points

Cattleya Pinot Noir Cuvee #1 2021

Seductive nose of dark fruit, potpourri and spices. Very juicy and expressive on the palate with 3D cherry, strawberry and sarsaparilla flavors. Gorgeous round texture with a satisfying weight. Long, bright finish. Beautiful. Enjoy now through 2026. – September 2022

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98 Points

Domaine Vacheron Sancerre Rouge ‘Les Marnes’ 2010

Wow, what a treat to taste after a decade in the cellar…almost Chateau Rayas-like! Still fresh, and youthful with intense notes of Morello cherry, perfectly ripe raspberries, crunchy cranberries and red plum with well integrated accents of Darjeeling tea and aromatic potpourri with savory notes of Morel mushrooms. Enjoy over the next 2-3 years for maximum...

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99 Points

Fait Main Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras 2019

This brand new release defines the coveted ‘silky-smooth’ texture collectors adore plus delivers a galaxy of dark fruit flavors, guaranteed to impress Napa connoisseurs. From one of the great sites in Napa, this Cabernet waltzes across the palate with boldness, exuberance and focus. Dense, ripe, and full-bodied, with velvety tannins, this monumental effort displays a...

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99 Points

2017 Château La Nerthe Les Clavelles Reserve Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Wow, this dazzling beauty is a thrill ride straight out of the gate and clearly the finest vintage of Château La Nerthe’s rarest bottling (merely two barrels crafted for the entire world). The hypnotic experience commences with a bouquet of Star Gazer lilies and holiday potpourri. We adored the symphony of lavish flavors including kirsch,...

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97 Points

Rhys Pinot Noir Mt. Pajaro Vineyard 2017

This is a velvety smooth and sumptuous Pinot Noir with ample substance, full of juicy pomegranate, cranberry, hints of earthy truffles, potpourri and pipe tobacco. These flavors crescendo into notes of boysenberry, black tea and baking cocoa on the majestic finish. Effortlessly elegant and complex, this will provide enjoyment now and age gracefully for the...

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96 Points

Textbook “Mise en Place” Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Reminiscent of the 2013 vintage, this new release soars from the glass with captivating aromas of potpourri and melted dark chocolate that lead to a luscious, deftly-balanced experience featuring layers of black fruit complimented by seamlessly integrated, creamy French oak and firm tannins.

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