11 Wine Reviews Found

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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

Fait Main Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras 2019

This brand new release defines the coveted ‘silky-smooth’ texture collectors adore plus delivers a galaxy of dark fruit flavors, guaranteed to impress Napa connoisseurs. From one of the great sites in Napa, this Cabernet waltzes across the palate with boldness, exuberance and focus. Dense, ripe, and full-bodied, with velvety tannins, this monumental effort displays a...

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97 Points

Dumas Cabernet Blend Single Oakville Barrel 2017

This silky smooth Cabernet blend dazzles with dark fruit and velvety smooth tannins melded together harmoniously for a supremely impressive wine experience now through the next decade. In fact, the 2017 single barrel bottling reminds us of opulent favorites trading for $200+ per bottle. The bouquet boasts captivating aromas of chocolate walnut brownies that lead...

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Morlet Pinot Noir Coteaux Nobles 2012
97 Points

Morlet Pinot Noir Coteaux Nobles 2017

This Pinot Noir has a deep garnet color and intense aromas of blackberry, cherry and raspberry flavors. The richness and complexity are reminiscent of a truly exceptional vintages of Sea Smoke or Kosta Browne, with an array of dazzling notes of fresh raspberry, dark cherry, rhubarb, exotic spices, and a hint of toffee all melded...

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96 Points

Bacigalupi Chardonnay RRV Estate 2018

This spectacular new white wine is richly textured and nuanced, bringing forth glorious layers of refreshing tropical fruit, toffee, and hints of hot croissant all deftly balanced with luxurious notes of creamy oak on the finish. This obsession-inducing new vintage lingers gracefully on the palate, enticing us to beg for another glass…or two!

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99 Points

2018 Rewa Cabernet Sauvignon

“Once again, another majestic Cabernet from Celia Welch which is no major surprise given the universal acclaim for Napa’s 2018 vintage! This is an silky smooth and gloriously well balanced Cabernet that reminds us of many Napa ‘Cult’ favorites that trade for much higher prices. Rewa 2018 currently boasts a rich core of dark fruits...

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95 Points

Le Mesnil Champagne Grand Cru

Le Mesnil achieves a striking balance of deliciously finessed fruit flavor and the most captivating “tiny bubbles” we’ve found in a Champagne at this price. An inner core of perfumed fruit including apples and pears plus toasted brioche and a hint of toffee on the sublime finish. This bubbly displays an extraordinary elegance that can...

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