Deep and layered, it opens with aromas of dark cherry and damp earth. The palate is both dense and ethereal, balancing rich, round fruit with a bright, lifted acidity. Notes of black tea and wild herbs add complexity, while a juicy core of red and black berries lingers through a long, refined finish. The interplay...
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The 2005 Summit, a Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot, exhibits aromas of roasted herb, black cherries and cassis. In the mouth, lavender, espresso beans, and blackberry are deftly melded together with a hint of dark chocolate on the sultry finish that we savored a full 30 seconds. This...
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This seriously tasty wine defies the oh-so friendly price. This sensational new release displays thrilling notes of ripe, creamy blackberries, blueberry-pie, and a dash of spicy oak. The velvety finish includes flavors that include black cherry, chocolate, and dark spices with soft tannins that make this an impressive experience now but sophisticated enough to last...
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The Atonement Chardonnay fills the glass with scents of fresh cut mango, lilies and grapefruit that greet delicate aromas of white tea and fig. An elegant, textural palate of apple butter, almond and cinnamon dust is structured around the wine’s pleasantly snappy acidity and silky texture.
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Bouquets of citrus fruit and blossoms drive the aromas of this inviting wine. Opening with kaffir lime leaf, sweet orange peel and ripe pommelo with hints of juniper berry, the flavors are bright and woven together by veins of flinty minerality. delicious, creamy texture creates a foundation for the pallet with subtle hints of barrel...
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Gorgeous aromas of raspberry, boysenberry and dark chocolate lead out, then expanding onto the palate with undeniable richness. broad and brooding wine, with a layered texture and a sweetness to the tannin, which makes it accessible while young but should also prove its aging potential. Almost addictive in it’s purity and concentration.
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Deep crimson hues reflecting its full, rich body, this uber-impressive new wine captures your attention immediately. The opening aromatics of spices and dried floral notes give way to black cherry and mocha. As it opens, the aromatics continue to develop and perfumed floral notes become more dominant. An initial tease of pomegranate and cranberry move...
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Dark and brooding in the glass, this über-impressive new wine captures your attention immediately. The opening aromatics of spices and dried floral notes give way to black cherry and mocha. Silky tannins on the mid-palate deliver a galaxy of toasted nuts, dry tobacco, vanilla bean, ripe blackberries, dark stone fruits and a hint of allspice....
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This opulent blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot is an exceedingly satisfying experience tonight but guaranteed to impress for at least 5 – 7 years to come. This wine comes out guns blazing! Copious quantities of exotic spices and intense fruit launch from the glass. Dense, ripe, and full-bodied, with velvety tannins, this...
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Complex aromas of plum, black stone fruits, and black tea set the stage for this stunner. On the palate the wine is expansive and very serious, well-balanced, giving generous amounts of red berries, cocoa powder, cassis, and spice, and a long, silky finish. Outstanding now, but will continue to evolve for another 10 years.
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Incredible polish defines this landmark Napa Cabernet with high notes of dark red fruit, graphite, acacia, and winter spices cascading out of the glass. On the palate tight structure reveals beautiful notes of boysenberry, hints of blueberry, minerals, creamy vanilla oak and tobacco leaf. Mind blowing complexity holds it all together with a finish that...
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