242 Wine Reviews Found

  • Tasting Note: Black Fruit
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2019
97 Points

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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96 Points

Chateau des Eyrins Margaux 2016

This classic Margaux possesses finesse and power that Bordeaux collectors expect from highly acclaimed vintages. A complex nose of cassis, plum and floral notes leads the way into a palate that is rich with cherry, red currant, black cherry, cocoa, and an underlying elegance synonymous with Left Bank beauties. The balance between the bold dark...

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97 Points

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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98 Points

OVID Red Experiment N5.0 2020

The new Ovid Experiment is a silky-smooth new Cabernet we heartily recommend for fans of rich-tasting mountain fruit and velvety, mouth-coating tannins. Symphony of harmonious flavors include blackberry, dark cherry, plum, cedar, leather, pipe tobacco, espresso and hints of creamy toffee on the elaborate finish. We recommend decanting prior to 2025 and predict this age-worthy...

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99 Points

Cupano Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015

WOW! This monumentally satisfying Brunello is a show-stopper, just now approaching its drinking window after a few years of cellar time. Launching forth with a fanfare of savory herbs plus layers upon layers of ripe red fruit, smoky oak, flowers and chocolate. The palate is luxuriously rich, with awe-inspiring notes of red and black cherries,...

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98 Points

Melville Pinot Noir Anna’s Block 2020

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, Melville Pinot Noir Anna’s Block 2020 embodies elegance and complexity. This limited-edition vintage showcases the unique terroir of the region, delivering a symphony of flavors that will leave you yearning for more.  Indulge in the tantalizing aromas of ripe red berries, delicate floral notes, and a hint of earthiness....

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97 Points

Convene Pinot Noir Campbell Ranch 2019

This superb new release is redolent of raspberry and candied orange peel perfume. Savory and as sophisticated, with a gorgeous core of ripe cherry and pomegranate fruit backed by cassis, chamomile tea and spice box components that lead to a memorable finish. Decanting recommended (prior to 2025) and then enjoy this beauty through 2029. –...

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97 Points

Continuum ‘Novicium’ Cabernet Blend 2020

The brand new 2020 edition of Continuum ‘Novicium’ contains a significant percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon that is typically reserved for the winery’s flagship bottling and vividly displays why the fruit from their Pritchard Hill Estate is coveted by collectors world-wide. This rare treasure features a delicious level of dark, opulent fruit that we know collectors...

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99 Points

Marcassin Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard 2016

The new Marcassin 2016 commands immediate attention with a flamboyant bouquet full of fresh flowers (red roses, star gazer lilies, etc) and Provençal herbs. Succulent notes of bright strawberry,sarsaparilla, maraschino cherry compote, and cassis gracefully waltz across the palate like a ballerina. Flawlessly balanced hints of vanilla bean, cotton candy, and hints of blueberry cream...

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98 Points

Domaine de la Mordoree CdP Reine des Bois 2020

This new arrival is truly rock-star material overflowing with magical red fruit and exotic spices including blackcurrants, chocolate dusted espresso beans, graphite and and savory herb notes. Mordorée’s 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape impresses with off-thecharts richness and depth on the palate, with layers of black and red fruits, truffle, garrigue, saddle leather. A seemingly eternal...

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