Simply stated, this is a big WOW wine! Intensely flavorful with deep dark fruit, a divinely silky smooth texture, and an overall freshness that reminds me of far pricier reds from Bordeaux’s left bank (in prime vintages). Similar to recent vintages, this magnificent effort displays a core of cassis, blackberry, graphite and espresso bean complimented...
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Dark, rich, and delicious, the brand new release of Aloft is another winner! After just a few years of cellar time, this boutique production Cabernet blend is displaying a velvety smooth texture, serious impressive mountain fruit (on steroids) and youthfully prominent tannins. Hints of dark chocolate coated cherries, blackcurrants, baking spices, espresso and vanilla emerge...
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The new 2020 vintage Meursault Perrieres is the ‘sexiest’ release from this legendary vineyard and a sublime testament to the elite quality of this vintage. The silky smooth texture and alluring bouquet impress from the start. Aromas of pear, lemon oil and honeysuckle. Those enticing notes continue through the luxurious mid-palate leading to crisp, clean...
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Another modern-day classic from Burgundy’s inspiring 2020 vintage impresses from the start! Enchanting notes of honeysuckle and gardenia combine for an enticing bouquet. The velvety rich & silky texture leads to pristine flavors including pears, poached apples, ginger, and even slightly grilled Hawaiian pineapple alongside creamy vanilla on the majestic finish. This truly elegant nectar...
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Lush, big, bodacious, and loaded with blueberry cream, cassis, plum, currant, sage, vanilla and gloriously toasted oak. A genuine crowd pleaser for aficionados of bold Napa reds. – November 2022
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Fresh yellow peach, crisp apple and pear on the nose makes the mouth water. Ultra-creamy and mouth-filling texture with flavors of orange peel, vanilla, tangy taffy and tarte tatin. Beautifully-balanced toasty vanilla on the finish. – October 2022
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An incredibly layered, full-bodied crowd pleaser from a couple of Napa Valley’s most talented personalities. Not shy on the nose, it opens with a gorgeous floral nose of rose petals and violets, followed by intensely delicious notes on the palate of irresistible black cherries, red currant, raspberry coulis, mocha, exotic vanilla and a touch of...
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Sampling this mesmerizing new white wine is like sipping liquid gold, easily one of California’s very most refreshingly delicious Chardonnays and this new vintage is once again a strong candidate for Boutique Chardonnay of the Year! The opulent bouquet boasts honeysuckle and jasmine aromas then features notes of succulent lemon tart, mandarin orange peel, ginger...
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The 2019 Meursault Perrieres entices from the start with a silky smooth texture and bouquet boasting opulent aromas of pear, lemon oil and honeysuckle. Those enticing notes continue through the luxurious mid-palate leading to crisp, clean and elegant flavors of tangerine plus lemon meringue pie and hints of vanilla. This delightful new import will offer...
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This is California Chardonnay at its best! With just a few years of cellar time, the 2017 Chateau Boswell Ritchie is now even more ultra-rich and opulent, yet gloriously refreshing with dazzling bright fruit. The introduction features a symphony of fresh fruit flavors balanced by a sense of harmony and class only found in California’s blue...
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