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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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Lanterna Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2012 95 Points
Lanterna 2012 Napa Valley

Lanterna Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2012

Soars from the glass with captivating aromas of espresso and melted dark chocolate, leading to a robust experience...
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98 Points
Schrader's Aston Estate 2012 Sonoma Coast

Schrader Aston Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2012

This wine opens up with intense multi-dimensional layers of blackberry, cherry and raspberry flavors.
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Field Recordings Cabernet Sauvignon Neverland 2013 93 Points
Field Recordings 2013 Central Coast

Field Recordings Cabernet Sauvignon Neverland 2013

Cassis, cherry currant, juicy blueberry and hints of semi-sweet chocolate chip cookie dough and pecans on the exuberant finish.
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97 Points
Mascot Napa Valley

Mascot Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2010 by Will Harlan

Sumptuous aromas of black currant, plum, pipe tobacco, and holiday baking spice introduce a cornucopia of scintillating flavors.
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98 Points
Buccella 2012 Napa Valley

Buccella Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2012

Notes of cassis, black cherry, ands ripe red berries dominate the bouquet.
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97 Points
Chateau Latour Pauillac 2008 Bordeaux

Chateau Latour Le Pauillac de Latour 2008

It boosts of bright seductive blackberry, currants, Mediterranean spices and a freshness only available from Bordeaux's blue chip houses.
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96 Points
Di Costanzo 2012 Napa Valley

Di Costanzo Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Farella 2012

This is a sophisticated Cabernet that is built for the long haul.
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94 Points
Poe 2012 Napa Valley

Poe Pinot Noir Hudson 2012

Poe has crafted a beautiful, balanced Pinot from the superb Hudson Vineyard that showcases the elegant side of Pinot, offering lovely floral notes, cherry and strawberry on the nose.
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95 Points
Noemi Vineyards 2012 Napa Valley

Noemi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2012

This new release from Noemi showcases the silky smooth texture and rich, opulent fruit that Cabernet fans are constantly on the lookout for.
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96 Points
Purple Hands 2013 Dundee Hills

Purple Hands Stoller Pinot Noir 2013

The palate is delightfully rich, showing layers of black cherry, damp earth, cole and iron ore.
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