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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Reminiscent of the highly rated Harlan or Scarecrow vintages, this nearly flawless behemoth embodies the triumvirate that one looks for: historic vintage, spectacular vineyard (in high-rent neighborhood), and a renowned winemaker hitting his stride! Built like a skyscraper yet lithe on the palate with cashmere-like texture, the galaxy of complex aromas and flavors includes dark...
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This is a head-spinning beauty and reminds me why I fell in love with Shiraz decades ago! Boasting mouth-watering notes of creme de cassis, blueberry cobbler, blackberries, hints of chocolate-covered espresso beans and then pipe tobacco on the minute-long finish. We particularly appreciate the hedonistic style that takes you to the edge of extravagance, but...
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The 2019 vintage of this perineal winner waltzes out of the glass with flashy, flamboyant, and ultra-smooth thrills that remind us of prized Cabernets trading for much higher prices. Opulent notes of milk chocolate, walnut brownies, and vanilla oak, with a silky smooth texture. Full-throttle flavors include crème de cassis, blueberry pie, sweet baking spice...
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Imagine alternating between milk chocolate covered blackberries and s’mores tossed in baking spices. Lush, big, bodacious, jammy, spicy, and loaded with blueberry cream, cassis, plum, currant, sage, vanilla and gloriously toasted oak. A genuine crowd pleaser for aficionados of hedonistic Napa reds. (Photo: Hobel Winery)
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This under-the-radar gem offers a flashy, flamboyant, and ultra-smooth thrill ride that reminds us of prized Cabernets trading for much higher prices. Opulent notes of dark chocolate, walnut brownies, and fresh coconut, with a hedonistic velvety texture. Full-throttle flavors include crème de cassis, blueberry pie, sweet baking spice with vanilla oak plus a bold dose...
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YES, this opulent new release actually tastes like ‘velvet’…or at least what we would imagine red crushed velvet should taste like! Full-throttle flavors include crème de cassis, blueberry, Christmas spice with lightly toasted oak plus a hint of melted dark chocolate perfectly integrated into a seamlessly elegant and plushy texture. The galaxy of flavors on...
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This classic, almost Médoc-like blend offers up bountiful aromatics including forest floor, blackcurrants, tobacco leaf, a saturated purple color, and remarkable intensity, spectacular texture, length and overall balance.
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An astounding combination of spectacular opulence plus tremendous density make this an instant classic.
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Alluring bouquet of black cherry, cigar box, cocoa and tobacco leaf lead the way.
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