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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
Wedell 2012 Santa Rita Hills

Wedell Pinot Noir ‘Unfiltered’ Santa Rita Hills 2012

Offering up alluring aromas of wild strawberry, oolong tea and spice, this boutique gem expresses a sensational intensity of fruit flavors including creamy raspberries, strawberries and exotic spices and minerals reminiscent of much pricier Pinots.
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96 Points
Paradigm 2013 Napa Valley

Paradigm Cabernet Napa Estate 2013

Inviting aromas of red and black currant, anise, and graphite create an overture to a splendid Cab experience.
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94 Points
Laird 2012 Napa Valley

Laird Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2012

On the nose is an enticing floral aroma of espresso roast, melted chocolate and black currants.
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95 Points
Domaine de Couite 2014 Sauternes

Domaine de Couite Sauternes 2014

This is a classically styled Sauternes that displays a beautiful bouquet loaded with apricot, honey, and orange marmalade.
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95 Points
Myriad Cellars 2015 Sonoma

Myriad Cellars Syrah Sangiacomo 2015

Sumptuous aromas of white pepper, roasted savory herbs and dark raspberries are enhanced on the palate to show black cherry, plum, saddle leather and loads of spice.
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96 Points
Marciano Estate 2015 Napa Valley

Marciano Sauvignon Blanc Napa Massiglia 2015

The 2015 Massiglia is resplendent in classic Napa Sauvignon Blanc descriptors: white flowers, orange peel, honeysuckle, tropical fruit, honey and pear.
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94 Points
Disciples 2015 Napa Valley

GB Crane Disciples Napa Valley 2015

Complex and evolving from first taste, unique aromas of blueberries, brambly fruit, cherry and plum open from the glass.
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96 Points
Favia 2015 Napa Valley

Favia Carbone Cabernet Blend Napa 2015

Sumptuous aromas of plum, cassis, blackberry and sage evolve on the palate to include dark chocolate, baking spice and hints of graphite plus luxuriously integrated oak on the majestic finish.
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97 Points
Kenzo Estate 2014 Napa Valley

Kenzo Asuka Cabernet Franc Napa Estate 2014

The 2013 Kenzo Asuka is a classic in the making and exactly what you expect a “Cult” Cabernet to taste like.
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96 Points
Duckhorn 2013 Napa Valley

Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Three Palms 2013

Embodying the superb characteristics of the legendary 2013 vintage, the new Three Palms Cabernet offers a stunning bouquet of black currant, cocoa and new leather.
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