Carbone 97 Points
Favia 2017 Napa Valley

Favia Cabernet Blend Carbone 2017

“his oh-so silky & rich new release from Napa’s acclaimed 2018 vintage offers sumptuous aromas of plum, cassis, blackberry and sage evolve on the palate to include dark chocolate and baking spice with some graphite and background oak. It is full-bodied and has a layered, multi-tiered mid-palate (tangy baking spices) leading to a distinguished finish...
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Toymaker 99 Points
Toymaker 2016 Napa Valley-Diamond Mountain

Toymaker Napa Cabernet Diamond Mountain 2016

This brand new release of Toymaker Cabernet is a deep, dark and dazzling winner from Napa’s unanimously acclaimed 2016 vintage. The texture reminds me of luxuriously smooth cashmere in a glass and is guaranteed to delight fans of Napa’s most intensely rich Cult-style reds. The full-throttle  fruit favors display notes fresh figs, blackberry compote, and...
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Joseph Phelps Cabernet 97 Points
Joseph Phelps 2018 Napa Valley

Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2018

One of Napa Valley’s finest values year in, year out, the ‘Baby Insignia’ returns in full form with the oh-so-lovable 2018 vintage. A silky smooth texture launches forth with notes of creamy vanilla and hints of rich milk chocolate! Bold dark fruits include black cherry, plum, cassis, sage, blackberry, baking cocoa, exotic sweet spices, graphite...
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100 Points
Lail 2018 Napa Valley

Lail Sauvignon Blanc Georgia Napa Valley 2018

A strong candidate for the most deliciously mouth-watering and oh-so refreshing Sauvignon Blanc we’ve ever judged. Wow! The new Georgia bottling (a best-barrel bottling) is once again a uniquely dazzling wine and without question the most opulent Sauvignon Blanc produced in America. No expense is spared and what shows in the glass is simply magnificent....
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Lindstrom Cabernet Sauvignon Stag’s Leap District 2016 98 Points
Lindstrom 2016 Napa Valley

Lindstrom Cabernet Sauvignon Stag’s Leap District 2016

This blockbuster new release reminds us of favorite Cult Cabernets such as Dalle Valle and Scarecrow. The luxuriously silky texture leads to intensely delicious dark fruit flavors leap from the glass including cassis, plums, blackberry and graphite that meld together for a voluptuous experience now (after decanting). The finish is tightly wound and boasts prodigious...
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Vega Sicilia/Lafite Macan Rioja Clasico 2010 95 Points
Vega Sicilia/Lafite Macan 2010 La Rioja

Vega Sicilia/Lafite Macan Rioja Clasico 2010

This is what happens when you get two masters together. A robust bouquet of ripe, red fruit, new saddle leather, but with New World polish. The palate is loaded with chocolate, caramel, black cherry liqueur, toast, smoke, coffee, vanilla, balsamic, smoked meat, and plenty of sweet fruit. This is ready to go right now and...
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Blue Farm Chardonnay Laceroni 2016 96 Points
Blue Farm 2016 Russian River

Blue Farm Chardonnay Laceroni 2016

The 2016 Laceroni is bursting with Meyer lemon, tropical citrus, orange blossom, and hints of roasted hazelnuts. The palate has a foreground of tangerine zest and and tropical fruit, with hints of brioche in the background. There is stunning depth and a clean, bright minerality. Enjoy this beauty over the next five years.
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Rochioli Estate Chardonnay RRV 2018 96 Points
Rochioli 2018 Russian River

Rochioli Estate Chardonnay RRV 2018

This is simply hypnotic in its grandeur! Tom Rochioli arguably grows the best fruit in Russian River Valley, and it’s outstandingly well-shown in this 2018 Chardonnay. Rich and intense, with a concentration of sumptuous, refreshing flavors including citrus oil, nectarine, golden pineapple, cinnamon and toasted hazelnut. All delight the palate with superb balance and gorgeous...
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