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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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97 Points
Lewis Cellars 2014 Napa Valley

Lewis Chardonnay Barcaglia Lane Reserve 2014

A truly obsession-inducing Chardonnay with vivid fruit flavors masterfully balanced across a luxurious texture with an ethereal finish reminiscent of creme brûlée.
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95 Points
Siduri 2012 Willamette Valley

Siduri Pinot Noir Chehalem Mtns. 2012

The palate is fresh and lively, offering up ample fresh raspberry, red cherry, with hints of black tea, anise, and zesty minerality in the background.
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Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 95 Points
Hall 2013 Napa Valley

Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2013

Dense and concentrated, offering a sumptuous bouquet of black currant, anise, and cocoa powder.
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Gamba Zinfandel Starr Ranch 2012 95 Points
Gamba 2012 Sonoma County

Gamba Zinfandel Starr Ranch 2012

Sultry flavors of ripe blueberry mingle with the vanilla and toffee as well as a silky, voluptuous, full-bodied, strikingly concentrated, pure Zin style.
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95 Points
Robert Craig 2013 Napa Valley

Robert Craig Cabernet Blend Napa Affinity 2013

Forward aromatics of red currant, baking spice, and blackberry liqueur are amplified on the palate, evolving into notes of plum, cassis, sage, and roasted espresso.
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98 Points
Pact 2012 Carneros

Pact Chardonnay 2012

An exquisite Chardonnay with vivid, tropical fruit flavors masterfully integrated across a voluptuous texture with an ethereal finish featuring hints of hazelnut, coconut, and butterscotch pudding.
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Heritance Cabernet Napa Valley 94 Points
Heritance 2012 Napa Valley

Heritance Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2012

The palate is medium bodied and delivers a flavor profile that punches far above it’s weight.
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96 Points
RAEN 2014 Sonoma Coast

RAEN Pinot Noir Royal St. Robert Cuvee Sonoma Coast 2014

This impressive young Pinot launches forth with intense aromas of red berries, strawberry, crushed stone and hints of Provençal herbs.
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Buccella Merlot 2013 97 Points
Buccella 2013 Napa Valley

Buccella Merlot Napa 2013

The richness and cashmere-like smooth texture catapults this new release into the upper echelon of Napa reds, with its astounding density, concentration and finesse.
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Champagne Michel Turgy Mesnil Grand Cru 2009 95 Points
Michel Turgy 2009 Champagne

Champagne Michel Turgy Mesnil Grand Cru 2009

Grace, depth and beauty that are both a nod to its noble Le Mesnil terroir and the artisanal talents of winemaker Michel Turgy.
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