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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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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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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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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This superbly balanced wine could fool any connoisseur into thinking it cost much higher than its price tag. The aromas of blackberry, cigar box, dried herbs, and toasty oak spices waft out of the glass, and the structured palate with dusty, dry tannins lead to a long, chocolate-covered cherry finish. – October 2022
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The new 2019 Wayfarer Pinot Noir is a flamboyant, sexy effort displaying bright cherry, black raspberries, and creamy strawberry fruit intermixed with spring flowers. With amazing fruit, it is a sensuous, silky smooth Pinot that will impress with it’s gorgeous mouthfeel and plush tannins tonight after decanting or anytime over the next 5 – 7...
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Another charismatic release made by Thomas Rivers Brown for Hobel! So inviting on the nose with aromas of ripe red fruit and milk chocolate. The suede-like texture surrounds flavors of white-chocolate covered cherries, currants, spices and luxuriously toasty oak. Stylish and superb. Decant prior to 2024 and enjoy through 2029.”- September 2022
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Seductive nose of dark fruit, potpourri and spices. Very juicy and expressive on the palate with 3D cherry, strawberry and sarsaparilla flavors. Gorgeous round texture with a satisfying weight. Long, bright finish. Beautiful. Enjoy now through 2026. – September 2022
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Wow, what a treat to taste after a decade in the cellar…almost Chateau Rayas-like! Still fresh, and youthful with intense notes of Morello cherry, perfectly ripe raspberries, crunchy cranberries and red plum with well integrated accents of Darjeeling tea and aromatic potpourri with savory notes of Morel mushrooms. Enjoy over the next 2-3 years for maximum...
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Soaring out of the glass with perfumed, fresh fruit aromatics, this showstopper captures the depth and complexity found exclusively in the most luxurious Pinots in America (a short list!). The palate features an array of intense dark fruit flavors including cranberry, chocolate-covered cherry, toasty oak, and truffle. The deftly balanced finish offers hints of smoky...
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