98 Points

Barbour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2009

Deep and saturated garnet colored, with a bouquet of berries and bittersweet chocolate that leads to a juicy palate loaded with blackberries, raspberries, cocoa, cassis, caramel, dark plums, gorgeous minerals and floral notes. Intensely concentrated with it’s trademark silky texture, it has a seductive sweetness that finishes with soft, finely polished tannins. Decant if enjoying...

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Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Riserva 2007
94 Points

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Riserva 2007

Intense, deep ruby red color with subtle glimmers of garnet. The wine shows a splendid, full nose with hints of blackberries and pleasant notes of tobacco and spice. In the mouth, the wine is soft with an elegant, fresh finish and a persistent, generous acidity in the aftertaste. Full of mature tannins and fruitiness.

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Bacio Divino Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2008
96 Points

Bacio Divino Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2008

The nose bursts with black cherries, sweet oak and exotic spices leading to a palate that’s full, rich, complex and full of more cherries, chocolate ganache typical of To Kalon, cigar box, leather, cedar and acacia flowers. Extremely focused, with a supple, round mouthfeel and sweet tannins, this way over-delivers considering its Grand Cru fruit.

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Bachelet-Monnot Puligny Montrachet 2009
95 Points

Bachelet-Monnot Puligny Montrachet 2009

The gorgeous bouquet featuring gardenias introduces majestic layers of lemon cream, fresh peach, apricot, and a hint of nutmeg throughout an elegant, mineral-driven experience to be celebrated now (after decanting – seriously!) and promising to evolve gracefully for years to come.

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B Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon To-Kalon 2006
98 Points

B Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon To-Kalon 2006

Starting with aromas of cassis, cocoa, leather and mocha. Dense and juicy, with excellent concentration to its luscious flavors of dark plums and cherries, plus cocoa, and a hint of coconut on the succulent finish. This grand creation features ultra luscious fruit flavors deftly melded together with lavish tannins that bode well for long term...

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B Cellars Blend 25 Cabernet Blend Napa 2007
94 Points

B Cellars Blend 25 Cabernet Blend Napa 2007

This lush blend offers aromatics of blackberry, sweet tobacco and hints of complex minerals and spices. The palate is laden with flavors of blackcurrants, dried cherries, and exotic spice box. Sweetening the deal is an infusion of luscious Syrah that dials it up ten notches. This wine is full bodied and complex with plenty of...

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Auteur Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard 2008
95 Points

Auteur Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard 2008

Deep ruby in color, true complexity is revealed with a powerful nose of boysenberry, cocoa, blackberry, cherry, and lilac. The palate echoes these dark fruits with blueberry and dried cherry, along with cinnamon, cola, and violet notes. The firm, well-delineated tannins soften after decanting, resulting in a smooth, silky mouthfeel that seamlessly unfolds layer upon...

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August West Pinot Noir Rosella’s Vineyard 2012
96 Points

August West Pinot Noir Rosella’s Vineyard 2012

Aromas of ripe berry and cherry lead to an exotic array of deep, spicy red fruit including cherry compote, framboise, cranberry, and hints of kirsch that are well-balanced within a sensual texture. winner for the conservative price that merits a solid now and should evolve into a 96 point experience over the next 5 years.

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Audelssa Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
94 Points

Audelssa Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Features a complex array of dark fruit, cedar, semisweet chocolate, exotic spices, espresso and blackberry flavors…finishing with elegant oak and soft tannins that will drink well tonight or anytime over the next 3 years, peaking in 2011 in our estimate.

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