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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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Precious Syrah Vino de la Tierra de Murcia 2013 94 Points
Precious 2013

Precious Syrah Vino de la Tierra de Murcia 2013

This is a thrill ride now and will continue to offer pleasure for another 3-4 years.
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95 Points
Quintessa 2015 Napa Valley

Quintessa Sauvignon Blanc Illumination 2015

The finish is bright, creamy and refreshing!
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95 Points
Textbook 2013 Napa Valley

Textbook Page Turner Oakville 2013

This is a densely packed wine that will continue to evolve for at least 15 years.
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Lewis Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2013 96 Points
Lewis Cellars 2014 Napa Valley

Lewis Chardonnay Reserve Napa Valley 2014

A truly obsession-inducing Chardonnay...
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94 Points
Domaine des Melandes 2014 Burgundy

Domaine des Malandes Chablis 1er Cote de Lechet 2014

Finishes fresh with a silky refined texture. Don't miss.
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98 Points
Domaine Heitz-Lochardet 2014 Burgundy

Domaine Heitz-Lochardet Pommard 1er Clos des Poutures 2014

The sleek, muscular middle weight flavors possess a beguiling mouth feel ...
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94 Points
32 Winds 2013 Dry Creek Valley

32 Winds Zinfandel Dry Creek 2013

Bold and intense, this wine will leave you reeling.
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96 Points
Hourglass 2014 Napa Valley

Hourglass Merlot Blueline Vineyard 2014

Hourglass has once again produced one of the most thrillingly decadent Merlots in Napa
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95 Points
Black Kite Cellars 2013 Sonoma Coast

Black Kite Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2013

This comes in a silky smooth package that is guaranteed to thrill for the next 4-5 years.
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Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases 2011 95 Points
Leoville Las Cases 2011 Bordeaux

Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases 2011

The balance between the bold dark fruit and structure is marvelously consistent with its pedigree...
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