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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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Larkmead Cabernet 2013 97 Points
Larkmead 2013 Napa Valley

Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2013

This a majestic wine that offers focused layers of red and black currant, cedar spice and hints of cocoa.
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95 Points
Cakebread 2014 Anderson Valley

Cakebread Pinot Noir Anderson Valley Two Creeks 2014

The 2014 Two Creeks boasts forward, sumptuous fragrances of ripe black cherry, raspberry, rose petal and forest floor.
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99 Points
Buccella 2013 Napa Valley

Buccella Cabernet Sauvignon Cuvee Katrina Eileen 2013

This enchanting new release reminds us why we fell in love with Napa Cabernet decades ago...
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96 Points
12c 2014 Napa Valley

12C Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer George III 2014

This majestic effort is oh so easy to enjoy...
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Domaine Heitz-Lochardet Chassagne 1er Maltroye 2014 97 Points
Domaine Heitz-Lochardet 2014 Burgundy

Domaine Heitz-Lochardet Chassagne 1er Maltroye 2014

Offering an array of aromas in the bouquet...
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97 Points
Buccella 2013 Napa Valley

Buccella Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2013

This is consistently one of the most profound Napa Cabernets available as it delivers ‘Cult’ quality for less than half those lofty prices.
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97 Points
Amuse Bouche 2013 Napa Valley

Amuse Bouche Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2013

Offering a sumptuous palate that delivers waves of dark fruit, spice and a core of minerality, this wine culminates in a remarkable finish (30+ seconds) across a velvety smooth texture.
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96 Points
Ramey Wine Cellars 2012 Sonoma Coast

Ramey Chardonnay Platt 2012

Showing a gorgeous texture and sensational purity of fruit, it offers of aromas of Meyer lemon, yellow orchard fruit, and bracing minerality.
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95 Points
Mayacamas 2013 Napa Valley

Mayacamas Chardonnay Mt. Veeder 2013

Presenting a lovely silky texture and a complex fruit profile, the 2013 Mayacamas is a serious wine in every sense of the word.
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96 Points
Mt. Brave 2012 Napa Valley

Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder 2012

Dark and brooding in the glass, the 2012 Mt. Brave Cabernet offers up seductive aromas of dark fruit, roasted espresso and spice.
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