141 Wine Reviews Found

  • Rating: 98
BV Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour 2021
98 Points

BV Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour 2021

Delivers exactly what you’d hope for in a timeless Cabernet like Georges de Latour. Rich, dense, and beautifully balanced. Aromas of dark blue and black fruit, tobacco, espresso, and cigar box lead into a smooth, rounded palate layered with blackberry, dark chocolate, resinous herbs, and a touch of leather and pencil lead. The tannins are...

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Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard Hillside 2021
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Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard Hillside 2021

Opens with a flashy, deeply complex nose of black cherry, fresh plum, pomegranate, and floral red-blue tones laced with toasty spice, mint, and earthy depth. Hints of cooked meat, tobacco, and stone add savory intrigue, evoking a Vougeot elegance with a Barolo-like tannic grip. The palate is powerful yet refined, meaty and tangy, with vibrant...

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Rhys Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard Hillside 2021
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Rhys Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard Hillside 2021

Opens with a deeply perfumed nose of dark fruit, red violets, and roses, layered with exotic spices, black tea, and a hint of mint. Rich and savory, it evokes baked fruit, fruitcake, white chocolate-covered raspberries, and dark earth, with subtle vegetal and sanguine notes. The palate is fresh, juicy, and structured, offering both immediate pleasure...

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Realm Cabernet Sauvignon Moonracer 2022
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Realm Cabernet Sauvignon Moonracer 2022

Magical, with milk chocolate-y notes and grainy tannins that give it a bold structure. The dark fruit is intense yet refined, and the finish is tight but promising. It’s bright, with tight tannins and ripe black fruit, currant, and earthy spices on the nose, plus a hint of mint adding freshness. The palate is smooth,...

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Ovid Experiment N6.1 Napa Valley 2021
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Ovid Experiment N6.1 Napa Valley 2021

Fleshy, savory, and juicy, with a pronounced mineral and earthy character. Dirt, blood cassis, blackberry, and leather create an intensely flavorful profile. Thyme and savory notes add depth, making this pretty big and bold. The tannins are grippy, with red and blue fruit, dark soil, coffee grounds, and leather rounding out the complex finish.

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Abreu Cabernet Sauvignon Rothwell Hyde Napa Valley 2021
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Abreu Cabernet Sauvignon Rothwell Hyde Napa Valley 2021

A tightly coiled powerhouse with an ethereal edge. Ultra-silky in texture yet brimming with density and tension. The bouquet evokes leather, cigar box, and Cohiba, while the palate reveals tangy dark fruit wrapped in chewy tannins and savory herbs. It’s dry and firm on the finish, impressive in its structure but clearly built for the...

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Barbour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022
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Barbour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022

A purely opulent thrill ride, a glorious crescendo of sumptuous fruit, seamless balance and profound depth of flavor wrapped within a smooth, cashmere-like texture. Deliciously ripe plums, cherries, toasted pecan and semi-sweet cocoa, culminating in a captivating finish featuring hints of butterscotch that linger for a full minute. Remarkably distinguished and worthy of a 98...

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Pahlmeyer Chardonnay Napa Valley 2022
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Pahlmeyer Chardonnay Napa Valley 2022

A voluptuous and expressive showstopper with a bouquet of gardenia, grilled pineapple, and fresh coconut that flows seamlessly into the creamy, layered mid-palate. Classic yet indulgent, it balances butter, oak, and citrus with precision, delivering notes of brioche, lemon curd, and lightly toasted almonds and macadamia nuts. Hints of savory popcorn and vanilla bring a...

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Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019
98 Points

Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019

A thrilling, tightly wound wine brimming with potential. Currently reserved but already showing impeccable balance, it layers bright black cherry, baking spice, leather, and bay leaf with a hint of pine. The structure is firm, the finish grippy, and the overall impression one of luxurious restraint. While it offers flashes of brilliance now, its true...

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Gaja Barolo Conteisa 2019
98 Points

Gaja Barolo Conteisa 2019

The 2019 Gaja Barolo Conteisa opens with a piercingly pure nose of mentholatum, camphor, and eucalyptus, layered with strawberry, rose, and dried apricot. Intensely aromatic, it hints at dried flowers, incense, allspice, and leather. On the palate, it’s finely poised with a Lafite-like sense of balance: silky yet structured, with chewy, tea-like tannins and a...

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