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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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95 Points
Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse 2009 Bordeaux

Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse Pauillac 2009

The 2009 Grand Puy Ducasse is a full-bodied, opulent wine that is just hitting it’s ideal drinking window.
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96 Points
Gaja 2012 Piedmont

Gaja Barolo Dagromis 2012

This is a delight to drink now and will continue to age gracefully in the cellar for another decade or more!
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100 Points
Levy & McClellan 2012 Napa Valley

Levy & McClellan Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2012

It doesn't get any better than 2012 Levy & McClellan Cabernet Sauvignon, a perfect wine.
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95 Points
Paradigm 2013 Napa Valley

Paradigm Merlot Napa Estate 2013

This is an impressive wine with big, yet fine, texture...
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96 Points
Gandona Estate 2013 Napa Valley

Gandona Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Encosta 2013

This supple wine is delicious now and will continue to deliver pleasure for another decade or so.
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95 Points
Poe 2014 Sonoma Mountain

Poe Pinot Noir Sonoma Mountain Van der Kamp 2014

The 2014 Van der Kamp is elegant and silky smooth...
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98 Points
Fait Main 2012 Napa Valley

Fait Main Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

This uber-rare Cabernet blend is intensely delicious with a cashmere-smooth texture is the leading contender for Boutique wine of the vintage, particularly noteworthy given the universal acclaim for Napa's 2012 harvest.
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94 Points
Band of Vintners 2014 Napa Valley

Band of Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Consortium 2014

A marvelous Cabernet that boasts the intensity and balance of far more expensive wines.
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Le Petit Vice Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 95 Points
Vice Versa 2014 Napa Valley

Le Petit Vice Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2014

This sensuous new release is marvelously concentrated, full-bodied and bursting with intensity.
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96 Points
Dumas 2014 Napa Valley

Dumas Chardonnay Betsy’s Blend 2014

This full-throttle California Chardonnay launches forth with a glorious bouquet of Springtime fragrances ...
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