164 Wine Reviews Found

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Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Altagracia 2016
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Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Altagracia 2016

This is a monumental effort that displays concentrated dark fruit flavors, truffle, tobacco, and graphite. Intense and rich on the palate, luxurious velvet tannins give way to notes of black cherry, plum, espresso, dried savory herbs and cocoa. Exceedingly complex and expensive tasting for the price-point, the 2016 Altagracia showcases the Eisele terroir in an...

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Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2019
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Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2019

Another majestic beauty from the master craftsmen at Silver Oak, the 2019 Alexander Valley Cabernet blend features opulent dark fruit that will impress longtime devotees plus a silky smooth texture that bodes well for savvy collectors. Deliciously integrated oak** provides an exquisite background to enchanting flavors of crème de cassis, dark plums, baking spices and...

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Chateau Latour Le Pauillac de Latour 2018

A distinguished example of why Cabernet collectors adore the finest Bordeaux vintages, the 2018 edition of Latour’s Pauillac is already tantalizingly approachable and impressive! Dark fruit, plush tannins, notes of Cohiba cigar and espresso harmonize for a sublime experience that’s begging for a juicy steak. Savor every sip now (decant prior to 2025) through 2030....

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Château des Eyrins Margaux 2020

This new Margaux is an intensely powerful winner that possesses a strong personality for such an affordable Bordeaux. A complex nose of cigar box, baking spices, and rich leather lead into a silky texture featuring plums, black cherry, and hints of olive tappenade balanced with an underlying elegance synonymous with powerful reds of the Left Bank. The...

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J. Moreau Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot 2019

Commencing with pristine, classic Chablis notes of lemon-lime, nectarine, oyster shells, and a hint of white lilies on the bouquet. Flavors reminiscent of juicy Harry & David pears plus a touch of ginger and peach pie lead to a crisp & vibrant finish. Clean and pure as snow, begging for fresh shellfish or a grilled...

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Aloft Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 2018

Dark, rich, and delicious, the brand new release of Aloft is another winner! After just a few years of cellar time, this boutique production Cabernet blend is displaying a velvety smooth texture,  serious impressive mountain fruit (on steroids) and youthfully prominent tannins. Hints of dark chocolate coated cherries, blackcurrants, baking spices, espresso and vanilla emerge...

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Vivier Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard 2021

Fragrances of wet stone, green apple and fresh herbs. Classic Hyde minerality and freshness. Citrus and pear on the palate with plenty of vibrance and brightness. Very complex, with seductive spices, candied green apple, Cantaloupe melon, and a savory + refreshing finish reminiscent of our favorite Grand Cru Chablis. This wine will age gracefully for...

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TOR Chardonnay Torchiana 2021

Exotic orange marmalade, spice and honeysuckle aromas leap from the glass of this of this exuberant young Chardonnay. Those flavors continue through the palate combined with a suave texture of lemon oil and notes of freshly baked croissant, ginger and tangy butterscotch. Vibrant minerality, terrific concentration, and a gorgeous finish suggest this delightfully refreshing Chardonnay...

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Bevan Cellars Pinot Noir Petaluma Gap 2021

Flaunting alluring aromas of creamy vanilla, cherry pie and Christmas spices, this memorable new Pinot launches forth with opulent Bing cherry, raspberry and a hint of strawberry – rhubarb pie on the silky finish. Copious notes of lavender, cassis and cranberries come through a full 20 seconds after finishing this tasty creation. This is a...

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Dalla Valle Collina Cabernet Blend 2020

This highly-anticipated boutique Cabernet blend impresses with a silky smooth texture, plush tannins, and seriously delicious, dark fruit that remind us of best-selling trophy wines. We have judged the last ten Collina vintages and this is a strong candidate for the best-ever upon release. Flavors of dark chocolate and espresso lead to seductive layers of...

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