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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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98 Points
Evening Land 2014 Eola-Amity Hills

Evening Land Chardonnay Summum 2014

It offers a level of intensity and precision usually reserved for top level Meursaults.
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97 Points
Amuse Bouche 2014 Napa Valley

Amuse Bouche Napa 2014

Aromas of plum, blackberry, and cocoa are packed into a heady bouquet.
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97 Points
Small Vines 2014 Sonoma Coast

Small Vines Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2014

Perfectly balanced to enhance a plethora of menus, this Chardonnay shows delightful Sonoma fruit plus the finesse and elegance collectors would expect from a much higher priced Meursault.
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97 Points
Goldeneye 2014 Anderson Valley

Goldeneye Pinot Noir Anderson Valley Ten Degrees (Reserve) 2014

The 2014 Ten Degrees is a full throttle Pinot that comes soaring out of the glass with perfumed, fresh fruit aromatics, this showstopper captures the depth and complexity found exclusively in the most luxurious Pinots in America
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96 Points
Goldeneye 2014 Anderson Valley

Goldeneye Pinot Noir Anderson Valley Gowan Creek Estate 2014

The bouquet is voluptuous, offering bountiful black fruit, sarsaparilla, and floral notes.
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99 Points
Chateau Boswell 2013 Napa Valley

Chateau Boswell Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Built like a skyscraper yet lithe on the palate with cashmere-like texture, the galaxy of complex aromas and flavors includes dark plum, black cassis, and baking spices in the beginning.
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96 Points
Acumen 2013 Napa Valley

Acumen Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2013

The bouquet is loaded with wild blueberry, black cherry, lavender and violets.
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94 Points
Joseph Jewell 2014

Joseph Jewell Zinfandel Grist Vineyard 2014

Aromas of plum, blueberry, and baking spices are followed by a finely-layered palate of lush berry fruit and vanilla bean.
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95 Points
Flowers 2016 Napa Valley

Flowers Rose 2016

Elegant salmon hue with lifting aromas of rose petal, wild strawberry, and hints of melon.
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98 Points
Marciano Estate 2013 Napa Valley

Marciano Estate Cabernet 2013

Showing impeccable balance and impressive density across a cashmere-like texture, the 2013 Estate Cabernet is monumental wine, reminiscent of a few of the best ‘Cult’ Cabernets this vintage.
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