139 Wine Reviews Found

  • Rating: 96+
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Sans Liege Mourvedre Reserve 2017

A sumptuous California red featuring bright plum and exotic spice aromas with hints of the complexity of flavors to come. On the palate there’s loads of black currant and chamomile with notes of black pepper, charred meats and savory herbs. The soft, approachable tannins make this a winner now through 2024. Read Full Review
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Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2014

Year in year out, it’s easy to see why Silver Oak remains one of the most popular Cabernet Sauvignons in the world’s top restaurants and at collectors’ home cellars. It’s made in a more restrained style than many other Napa Cabernets today, while always over-delivering with plenty of berry and currant fruit, and that signature... Read Full Review
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Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2020

Silver Oak’s Napa Cabernet always over-delivers with plenty of berry and currant fruit, and that signature depth of new American oak, accompanied by tobacco and herbs. Dazzling, elegant and subtle, all at the same time. Should develop well for a decade or longer. A beautiful showing that you won’t want to miss. Read Full Review
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Small Vines Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2015

Only about 200 cases of this thrilling Chardonnay were made, and it is a refreshing, classically-styled masterpiece. The winery’s website announces that their wines are crafted from meticulously tended vines and the layers of beautiful flavors in this wine suggest it is true. A deft balance of rich, ripe citrus and stone fruits, opulent, rich... Read Full Review
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Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst 2019

We savored the luscious notes of cocoa, blueberry compote and hints of creamy oak on the silky finish. Prodigious tannins that are well balanced with the aforementioned flavors make this a candidate for Napa’s most age-worthy second label, akin to a fine Bordeaux such as Pauillac de Latour or Le Pavillion Rouge du Margaux. Read Full Review
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Standard Deviation Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2019

Winery Notes Deep, concentrated flavors of pristine red cherry and pomegranate with raspberry and violet dominate both the nose and palate, coupled with rich silky textures and beautiful weight. The 2018 Standard Deviation Pinot Noir is a Pinot Noir that would appeal to even the most seasoned Cabernet drinker. Read Full Review
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Stanton Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2014

This crowd-pleaser features intense aromas of black currents and sultry dark chocolate. On the palate, this muscular Cabernet delivers layer after layer of ripe dark fruit, exotic spice, anise, and a core of minerality that combine to create an exciting, yet balanced, experience. Enjoy now or cellar for 5-7 years. Read Full Review
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Teso la Monja Victorino Toro 2018

A glass-coating opaque purple color leads to a complex bouquet of exotic spices, dark fruit and cigar box. On the palate it’s loaded with hedonistic layers of ripe plum, blackberry compote, espresso, plus a hint of toasted walnuts and cocoa. Tantalizing tobacco flavors with firm yet silky and well-integrated tannins and a long intense finish... Read Full Review
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Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon Mise en Place 2016

The 2016 Textbook ‘Mise En Place’ is remarkably serious-tasting, exceedingly satisfying and a must-have for collectors looking for an undiscovered value. A dramatic Cabernet, complex and layered, this shows deeply concentrated blackberry essence, black currant, dark chocolate and alluring baking spices that are intricately woven with a sweet, smoky oak influence. Tasted alongside a bevy... Read Full Review
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Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon Mise en Place 2019

The 2019 vintage of Textbook ‘Mise En Place’ bottling displays the velvety rich and luxuriously smooth texture + delicious dark fruit that has become the hallmark of Napa’s acclaimed 2019 vintage. Launching forth with satisfying notes of plums, dark chocolate, espresso and exotic spices that are deftly melded together with plush tannins and hints of... Read Full Review