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A hedonistic, crowd-pleasing beauty, it bursts from the glass with spiced cherry, cola, and dark fruit layered over a core of ripe, juicy sweetness. The palate is silky and vibrant, delivering wave after wave of lush, perfectly ripened fruit with a texture that is polished and effortless. There’s richness here, but it never tips into...

Addax Silver Eagle RRV 2021 is an impressive Pinot and boasts a bouquet of rose petals, garden herbs, and fresh berries wafting from the glass. The silky smooth palate leads to zesty notes including raspberries, ripe cherries, graphite, baking spices and ULTRA-creamy vanilla. This truly sumptuous crowd-pleaser possesses beautiful fruit richness, velvety tannins and a...

The 2019 Cherry Block launches forth with rich aromas of dark berries and exotic spices, introducing a luxuriously smooth and awe-inspiring experience. Exquisitely focused, this new Adrian Fog has an opulent, full mouth-feel and delivers wave after wave of berries and black cherry continuing on to a mile-long finish. While it is clear that this...

Rich aromas of dark berries and exotic spices introduce a luxuriously smooth and awe-inspiring experience. Exquisitely focused, this new Adrian Fog has opulent, full mouth-feel and delivers wave after wave of berries and black cherry continuing on to a mile-long finish. While it is clear that this Pinot is built to last, it is a...

Bright, electric, ripe red fruit aromas burst out of the glass. On the palate, well-balanced notes of cranberries, cherries, rhubarb and pomegranate are complemented by Earl Grey tea, cola, and forest mushroom flavors. This is a crowd-pleaser for fans of elegant and finessed Pinots and will provide enjoyment for the next 3-4 years.

From the famous Gary’s vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands, this Pinot Noir completely overdelivers for the relatively humble price. A potpourri of aromatics including black raspberry, black cherries, and cocoa jump immediately out of the glass. Opulent and complex, layered concentration of pure fruit and velvety tannin showcase this outstanding site. Only 225 cases...

Enticing aromas of strawberry, apple skin and fresh flowers. Subtle layers of exotic spices and herbs complement loads of dark fruit, pomegranate, cinnamon and strawberry rhubarb jam. Bold and rich, yet bright and lifted. Long, pleasant finish. Very impressive balance and pizzaz at this price!

This ultra-velvety textured Pinot launches with aromas of succulent black cherries and brambly blackberries. Opulent notes of dark berry cobbler, cinnamon toast and vanilla cream on the silky finish. This is a crowd-pleaser!

Luscious and expressive, opens with classic aromas of ripe black cherry, cola, and a cascade of sweet red fruit. The palate is juicy and herb-laced, delivering a tangy lift that keeps things vibrant from start to finish. There’s a lovely sense of typicity here like Pinot doing exactly what Pinot should do, just with a...

Deep, dense garnet in color, the 2013 Willamette from Beaux Freres is a shining example of what Oregon Pinot can be. Nuanced aromas of red berry, cranberry, and floral notes lead the way. The palate is well-rounded and sumptuously textured, showing layers of bright red and black fruit, spice notes, driving toward a pure, clean...