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This exceedingly rare Pinot Noir is dense and dark with succulent fruit flavors boasting strawberries and raspberries, cherries, and blood orange, giving way to a full-bodied palate lifted by bold vibrancy and a silky texture. This oh-so-satisfying new Pinot finishes with hints of baking spice and tangy tannins. Ready to drink now (after decanting) through...

A vividly composed, tightly knit red that reminds you why Kistler has long been a reference point for food-friendly wines. Deep ruby-garnet in color, it opens with ripe black cherry and kirsch, followed by vanilla bean, orange zest, and a dusting of baking spices, with savory undertones of dried herbs and crushed peppercorns. On the...

Succulent red fruits and impeccable rose petals fold into exotic Christmas spices and oolong tea nuances. Delicious, elegant bold red cherries, cranberry, pomegranate, raspberry, cola, orange zest and rhubarb soar from the glass. Compelling with a silky, elegant texture and a graceful, long finish, it will continue to develop over the years. Irresistible deliciousness!

This delightful gem is silky smooth and sumptuous, featuring exotic red fruit flavors deftly balanced across a velvety rich texture that bodes well for cellaring (or enjoying tonight after decanting).

This rare Pinot Noir is dense and dark with succulent fruit flavors boasting strawberries and raspberries, cherries, and blood orange, giving way to a full-bodied palate lifted by hints of fresh herbs and a silky texture. This oh-so-satisfying experience crescendos with hints of baking spice and tangy tannins. Ready to enjoy now through 2028.

This racy new Pinot Noir leads with floral notes plus candied apples, shining forth with ripe red fruit flavors boasting strawberries and raspberries, cherries, and cranberry, giving way to a full-bodied palate lifted by hints of fresh herbs and a silky texture. We enjoyed the holiday spices and hints of black tea on the finish....

A divine, gorgeous offering from the riper 2015 vintage, this will please Burgundian connoisseurs and Marcassin drinkers alike. Rich notes of ripe raspberry, pomegranate, blood orange, and exotic spice leads to a silky palate where dark red fruit, truffle, and bright acidity mingle seamlessly. A ridiculously impressive Grand Cru for the price, Maison Harbour is...

The 2019 Martinelli Zio Tony comes out of the ‘glass’ running with its flashy and fun nose featuring ripe, bold fruits like raspberry, black cherry, and cranberry with layers of baking spices – fruit cake, if you will. It is without a doubt a big CA Pinot, but with its crisp and refreshing finish, it...

The luxuriously bold, dark fruit combine for a very impressive experience that is a Gold Standard example of the Russian River Valley’s finest Pinots under $100. The plush tannins are intensely satisfying now (after decanting 15 minutes) and bode well for sensational tasting for the next 5 – 7 years.

This Pinot Noir has a deep garnet color and intense aromas of blackberry, cherry and raspberry flavors. The richness and complexity are reminiscent of a truly exceptional vintages of Sea Smoke or Kosta Browne, with an array of dazzling notes of raspberry, dark cherry, rhubarb, exotic spices, and a hint of toffee all melded across...