10 Wine Reviews Found

  • Aromatics: crème de cassis
98 Points

Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Pedregal 2015

Deep garnet colored, the 2015 Pedregal Cabernet boasts an alluring bouquet of creme de cassis, Christmas fruitcake, cedar wood, blackberries and Peruvian coffee. After five years of cellar time, we admired how the ultra-velvety texture and robust tannins frame an array of flavors including blackberry pie with touches of mocha, wood smoke, Cuban cigars and...

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98 Points

Boars’ View Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2017

This brand new release is another BLOCKBUSTER that opulent Pinot enthusiasts are going to adore. The alluring bouquet displays stunning aromas of red roses, creme de cassis, cherries, and baking spices such as cardamom and nutmeg. A majestic wine now, with great promise for the future. Currently, layers of dark berries, black plum, pomegranate, and...

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100 Points

Levy & McClellan Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2018

It doesn’t get any better than the 2018 Levy & McClellan Reserve, a majestic beauty well on the way to perfection. An utterly vivid, breathtaking wine, this vintage is built like a thoroughbred with immaculate balance and overall sense of harmony that may be savored tonight (decanting recommended prior to 2025) or anytime over the...

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Trujillo Cabernet 2015
97 Points

Trujillo Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2015

YES, this opulent new release actually tastes like ‘velvet’…or at least what we would imagine red crushed velvet should taste like! Full-throttle flavors include crème de cassis, blueberry, Christmas spice with lightly toasted oak plus a hint of melted dark chocolate perfectly integrated into a seamlessly elegant and plushy texture. The galaxy of flavors on...

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