98 Points
OVID 2018 Napa Valley

OVID Red Experiment N3.8 2018

The new Ovid Cabernet blend “Experiment N3.8” 2018 delivers a luxuriously smooth blend of bold and rich dark fruit + delightfully fresh tannins that provide sublime enjoyment now and bode well for pleasure for at least another decade. This Cabernet blend contains a dollop of Merlot which adds rich mocha and bakers chocolate flavors as...
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97 Points
Jones Family Vineyards 2016 Napa Valley

Jones Family Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Estate 2016

This is a sumptuous new release from Jones Family that reminds us why we adore the stunning 2016 vintage in Napa. Launching forth with juicy blueberries and black raspberries, and subtle savory notes, this hedonistic experience floats gracefully across the palate with dark plums and alluring notes of maple and mocha. Showing fabulous complexity, this...
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98 Points
Patz & Hall 2017 Santa Lucia Highlands

Patz & Hall Pinot Noir SLH Pisoni 2017

This thrill ride embarks with characteristic Pisoni flavors of racy raspberry, creamy strawberry, lightly toasted oak, and a hint of milk chocolate that flow throughout this sensuous experience. The palate of this monumental crowd-pleaser is deceptively soft and lush at first, then leads into a plethora of ripe blackberry, Bing cherry, clove, smoke and the...
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99 Points
PerUs 2017 Napa Valley

PerUs Proprietary Red Wine Alessio 2017

This massive wine is awe-inspiring with copious dark fruit and an alluring Lindt dark chocolate mint finish that is mesmerizing for a full minute. The cashmere-like silky tannins lead to a galaxy of sumptuous flavors include cassis, sage, raspberry, and cocoa. Savor every sip of this thoroughbred now (decanting recommended prior to 2021) through 2030.
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96 Points
Amuse Bouche 2020 Napa Valley

Amuse Bouche Rosé Prêt à Boire 2020

This new discovery is pale salmon pink in color, it offers enticing aromas of fresh cut red roses, cherry tart and fresh strawberries, with hints of baking spices. The palate delivers refreshing notes of ripe red raspberry, crisp cherry, and refreshing brightness; just exactly what we’re looking for in a traditional style Rosé . This...
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96 Points
Bacigalupi 2018 Russian River

Bacigalupi Chardonnay RRV Estate 2018

This spectacular new white wine is richly textured and nuanced, bringing forth glorious layers of refreshing tropical fruit, toffee, and hints of hot croissant all deftly balanced with luxurious notes of creamy oak on the finish. This obsession-inducing new vintage lingers gracefully on the palate, enticing us to beg for another glass…or two!
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99 Points
Paul Pernot 2019 Burgundy

Paul Pernot Bienvenues Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2019

This new Grand Cru arrival from Burgundy’s celebrated 2019 vintage is monumentally delicious. The texture is silky smooth with oh-so-refreshing fruit notes now synonymous with the top 2019 Grand Cru whites. Honeysuckle and gardenia on the bouquet lead to a cornucopia of sumptuous flavors including flaky croissant, toasted almonds, and caramel crème Brule. Hints of...
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100 Points
Levy & McClellan 2014 Napa Valley

Levy & McClellan Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2014

Absolute perfection, this awe-inspiring Cabernet reminds me of the new Mouton Rothschild with ultra-dense texture and grainy tannins that taste like ‘diamonds!’  Cabernet blend dazzles from the start with a soaring, almost Amarone-like bouquet along with toasty oak, cassis, and blackberry liqueur. Monumental in its grandeur, super-rich, and velvety-textured, this is a spectacularly impressive, Cabernet...
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