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CIRQ 2021 Russian River Valley

CIRQ Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2021

This is an awe-inspiring example of Pinot Perfection that simply must be tasted to believed. Three-dimensional aromas of ripe cherry, bright red berries, and spices. Layers of bright red fruit on the palate and a towering structure that puts this into a category of its own when compared to its peers. So much charisma in...
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96 Points
Partage 2014 Santa Cruz

Partage Chardonnay Bald Mountain Vineyard 2014

This is a surprisingly sophisticated wine that has struck the perfect balance between pure California fruit and complex minerality.
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95 Points
Gary Farrell 2014 Russian River Valley

Gary Farrell Chardonnay Russian River Valley Olivet Lane 2014

Brimming with vibrant acidity and freshness, this wine has incredible depth of flavors that make it ideally suited for a wide array of menus.
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96 Points
Buccella 2014 Napa Valley

Buccella Cabernet Mica Napa Valley 2014

The palate is layered with ripe black cherries, cassis, hints of espresso and baking chocolate followed by more nuanced notes of toast and allspice.
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95 Points
Kinsella 2014 Dry Creek

Kinsella Zinfandel Dry Creek Estate 2014

The palate is richly textured, forward, and delivers wave after wave of black cherries, savory spices, black currant, and cocoa.
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98 Points
Di Costanzo 2014 Napa Valley

Di Costanzo Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

There is marvelous finesse here, showcasing red berries, floral notes, and a core of refreshing dark fruit.
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96 Points
Vacheron 2015 Sancerrois

Vacheron Sancerre “Les Romains” 2015

It offers the classic notes of lemon zest, oyster shell, and pear.
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98 Points
Favia 2013 Napa Valley

Favia Cerro Sur 2013

What a gorgeous effort with layers of concentrated black cherry and blackcurrant fruit and blueberries are present in this full-bodied, opulent and voluptuously textured wine.
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Domaine Delarche Pernand Vergelesses 1er Caradeux 2015

The 2015 Caradeux shows many of the traits that are evocative of a fine Corton Charlemagne: richness, lemon citrus and hints of hazelnuts.
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95 Points
Vivier 2015 Sonoma Coast

Vivier Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2015

Intensely complex with a medley of dried berry, plum, raspberry and cinnamon.
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95 Points
Beaux Freres 2015 Willamette Valley

Beaux Freres Pinot Noir Willamette 2015

A lovely and sophisticated Pinot, the 2015 Beaux Freres commences with a classic, billowy display of raspberry, rose petals,and spice.
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