99 Points
Williams Selyem 2019 Russin River Valley

Williams Selyem Zinfandel Papera Vineyard 2019

This is a truly awe-inspiring red wine balancing a dazzling array of brilliant red fruit flavors (raspberry jam, cherries, pomegranate, and strawberry cream) with a galaxy of exotic spices, figs, vanilla, and hints of oolong tea on the finish. The cashmere like texture is reminiscent of favorite Pinots but the full-throttle fruit is pure Zin...
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ins 98 Points
Institution 2018

Institution Proprietary Red Blend Napa Valley 2018

A mind boggling bouquet of intoxicating dark fruit, espresso, and smoky oak leads to a luxuriously rich experience featuring a complex array of dark fruit, cedar, semisweet chocolate, exotic spices, graphite and blackberry flavors. This is a profound example of young Cabernet Sauvignon – seriously ripe, but not overripe, with gorgeous blueberry and blackberry fruit, graphite/lead...
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99 Points
Rewa 2018 Napa Valley-Coombsville

2018 Rewa Cabernet Sauvignon

“Once again, another majestic Cabernet from Celia Welch which is no major surprise given the universal acclaim for Napa’s 2018 vintage! This is an silky smooth and gloriously well balanced Cabernet that reminds us of many Napa ‘Cult’ favorites that trade for much higher prices. Rewa 2018 currently boasts a rich core of dark fruits...
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Twomey pinot noir 95 Points
Twomey 2018 Russian River Valley

Twomey Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2018

Highlighted by dark cherry aromas with hints of baking spices that entice from the beginning. The silky texture and mouth-filling tannins lead to alluring notes of bright red cherry and pomegranate, juxtaposed with hints of toasted walnut and truffles. Enjoy now (decanting recommended prior to 2022) through 2026.”
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Continuum 100 Points
Continuum 2018 Napa - Pritchard Hill

Continuum Cabernet Blend 2018

98 – 100 point Tasting notes (1/25/2021): In a word, this new Continuum is sublime! An exuberant bouquet of flashy dark fruit and sage aromas lead to ethereal notes of blackberries, raspberries, cassis, baking spices, espresso bean and graphite. Savory herbs, truffles, pipe tobacco and subtle hints of toffee compliment the captivating finish. Once again, Tim Mondavi...
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ARK 97 Points
Arkenstone 2016 Napa Valley - Howell Mountain

Arkenstone Sauvignon Blanc Howell Mountain 2016

An ultra-expressive wine that delights with power and elegance. The bouquet is dominated by dazzling aromas of melon, lemon oil, grapefruit pith and passion fruit. The super creamy palate showcases exotic flavors of guava, lemon citrus, hibiscus, and a subtle hints of toasted oak. There’s alot to love here, a refreshing thriller you’ll find yourself opening bottle after bottle.
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les mesnil 95 Points
Les Mesnil NV

Le Mesnil Champagne Grand Cru

Le Mesnil achieves a striking balance of deliciously finessed fruit flavor and the most captivating “tiny bubbles” we’ve found in a Champagne at this price. An inner core of perfumed fruit including apples and pears plus toasted brioche and a hint of toffee on the sublime finish. This bubbly displays an extraordinary elegance that can...
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Nine Suns SB 2018 98 Points
Nine Suns 2018 Napa Valley- Pritchard Hill

Nine Suns Sauvignon Blanc 2018

This dazzling white wine features gorgeous aromas of pear, grapefruit, orange blossom and lemon sorbet. These captivating notes open up on the palate to include white peach, kiwi and melon notes with a luscious, silky texture. This mouth-watering wine shows tremendous crispness of fresh fruit with a subtle minerality to boot. Enjoy over the next 4-5...
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