12 Wine Reviews Found

  • Tasting Note: Creamy Vanilla
96 Points

Joseph Phelps “Freestone” Pinot Noir 2021

This majestic new Pinot is brimming with ripe raspberry, cherry, blood orange and fresh herbs, leading to a silky textured palate, with layers of currant, black tea, sweet baking spices and vanilla that crescendo with a creamy finish. Reminiscent of favorite Kistler or Kosta Browne, this gorgeous discovery is perfectly enjoyable now (decanting recommended prior...

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97 Points

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018

Having judged the last 20 releases of this collector favorite, we believe this is the most seriously age-worthy vintage to date. A bit of inquiry with our friends at Silver Oak revealed this is a reflection of the fact that the 2018 vintage now includes two prominent new Cabernet vineyard sources. This 2018 features a...

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96 Points

Teeter Totter Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2021

The brand new Teeter-Totter is another winner from this rising star winemaker, displaying his craftsmanship and defying the relatively humble price (considering the pedigree and profile). An impressive array of sumptuous dark fruit flavors seduce your palate with a velvety smooth texture. Fresh blackberry and blueberry plus creamy vanilla notes combine with bold tannins that...

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98 Points

Paul Lato Pinot Noir Seabiscuit 2019

Simply gorgeous (!) this winner launches for with flashy, succulent, and satisfying red fruit making it one of the most awe-inspiring Pinot Noir of 2018 or any other vintage for that matter. Paul Lato is a true master of balance and finesse, with ripe cherry and raspberry perfectly balanced by savory baking spices and subtle...

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98 Points

Accendo Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Laurea 2019

The exhilarating 2019 Accendo Laurea Cabernet Sauvignon delivers an inspiring combination of deeply delicious, dark fruit + a freshness that bodes well for both short term and long term thrills. Notes of blueberries, blackberries and chocolate-covered espresso beans with hints of baking spices and graham crackers on the finish. The delightful journey crescendos with creamy...

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96 Points

Blue Farm Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2020

Bright, lively aromas of fresh berries and spices lead to a rich palate boasting intensely delicious raspberry, savory strawberry, cherry, black tea and baking spices climaxing with creamy vanilla on the finish. The supremely silky texture makes this winner a delight to drink anytime now through 2027+…and candidate for Sonoma’s top Pinot Bargain once again.

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99 Points

Institution Cabernet Sauvignon Houyi Vineyard 2019

A true BLOCKBUSTER from this up-and-coming boutique winery. The alluring bouquet charms with blueberry liqueur, espresso, and pipe tobacco plus toasted oak. This regal wine launches forth with massive notes black forest cake, blue fruit, mocha, exotic spices, graphite and creamy vanilla extract. This is a deeply satisfying + FUN example of young Cabernet Sauvignon....

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99 Points

Walson Holland Pinot Noir Duvarita 2019

This ultra-polished, velvety smooth Pinot is guaranteed to dazzle fans of California’s rarest {think Sea Smoke or Kistler} as well as Burgundy from top vintages. Offering up alluring aromas of wild strawberry, mint tea and baking spices. This boutique gem expresses a sensational intensity of fruit flavors including raspberries, strawberries plus exotic spices and a...

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99 Points

Marcassin Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard 2015

The recently released Marcassin 2015 is already a profoundly delicious tour-de-force and promises fireworks on the palate for the lucky few that experience this coveted Pinot Noir. The attention-grabbing bouquet boasts scents of raspberries, rose petals and peonies mingled with hints of cinnamon. Captivating in its balance and complexity straight out of the gate, this...

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98 Points

Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve du Dumas 2019

This dreamy new release captures your attention from the start with a velvety-rich & creamy texture, a result of the glorious integration of underlying oak. In fact, the 2019 Reserve bottling is the most deliciously age-worthy Textbook we’ve sampled as it reminds us of opulent favorites trading for $200-$300 per bottle. This barrel sample already...

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