98 Points
Domaine de la Mordoree 2020 Rhone

Domaine de la Mordoree CdP Reine des Bois 2020

This new arrival is truly rock-star material overflowing with magical red fruit and exotic spices including blackcurrants, chocolate dusted espresso beans, graphite and and savory herb notes. Mordorée’s 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape impresses with off-thecharts richness and depth on the palate, with layers of black and red fruits, truffle, garrigue, saddle leather. A seemingly eternal...
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99 Points
Bob Cabral Wines 2017 Sonoma County

Bob Cabral Pinot Noir Troubadour 2017

Wow! This Pinot is an ultra-rich and luxurious new success that commences with an alluring bouquet of warm Christmas spices leading to a velvety smooth texture. The magical flavors include pomegranate, kirsch, nutmeg, pipe tobacco, and a provocative finish (60+ seconds) that offers savory hints of creamy oak plus black truffles. This new discovery reminds...
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95 Points
Drew Family 2020 Mendocino County

Drew Pinot Noir Estate Faîte De Mer Farm 2020

This wine has everything you want in a cool climate Pinot: crisp acidity, beautiful florals, and tangy fruit; however, there’s another layer packed with juicy pomegranate, fresh cranberry, and cherry cola that takes it to the next level. These coastal grapes sit above the fog line, meaning they get to soak up the warm CA...
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96 Points
Vineyard 29 2019 Napa Valley

Vineyard 29 Cabernet CRU 2019

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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97 Points
Beaux Freres 2019 Willamette Valley

Beaux Freres Pinot Noir Belle Soeurs Cuvee 2019

“This delightfully bright Pinot launches forth with lavish aromas and notes of ripe blue fruit, black raspberries, baking spices, roses and a dusting of cocoa powder. An interplay of vibrancy and fine tannins lend focus to a luxuriously silky palate, with pomegranate and graham cracker nuances building texture and length onto a finish with black...
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97+ Points
Caliza Winery 2019 Paso Robles

Caliza Cabernet Blend Companion 2019

The pedestrian descriptors ‘big and bold’ don’t do justice to this nearly opaque glass of red wine. Caliza’s ‘Companion’ Cabernet Blend is packed with dense dark fruits, savory herbs, and aromas of blackberry pie while maintaining a freshness reminiscent of a mountain Napa Cabernet. Fans of Rhone Style Reds and Cabernet Sauvignon will both delight...
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99 Points
Chateau LN 2019 Rhone

Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf du Pape Les Clavelles 2019

Bravo! 2019 is just the fourth vintage of this exclusive, best-of-the-best vintage bottling of Chateau La Nerthe’s rarest red (merely two barrels crafted for the entire world). The monumentally impressive experience commences with a bouquet of fresh lavender and saltwater taffy. Awe-inspiring flavors commence with kirsch, framboise, black cherry, blueberry and a tantalizing finish with...
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98 Points
La Sirena 2019 Napa Valley

La Sirena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2019

An impressive new Cabernet with ‘cult’ appeal now plus the potential of a true thoroughbred. The plush texture introduces grainy tannins that frame intense tasting, opulent blackberry, black currant, graphite and exotic spices. The sumptuous finish features tightly wound flavors now and entices with hints of dark cocoa powder, vanilla, and toasted marshmallow. A world-class...
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