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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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The Prisoner Merlot Thorn 2012 94 Points
The Prisoner 2012 Napa Valley

The Prisoner Merlot Thorn 2012

This new project from The Prisoner winemaking team is a welcome addition to an already outstanding portfolio.
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97 Points
Barbour 2012 Napa Valley

Barbour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2012

This is a fully ripe, robust Cabernet that offers up a billowy bouquet of ripe black cherries, blackberry pie, and toasted pecan.
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96 Points
Gandona 2012 Napa Valley

Gandona Cabernet Sauvignon Encosta 2012

Bold and complex, the 2012 Encosta shows classic Cabernet character from start to finish.
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97 Points
Tor 2013 Carneros

Tor Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard 2013

This awe-inspiring new release from Tor delivers an exquisite California Chardonnay experience.
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96 Points
Silver Oak 2010 Napa Valley

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2010

This new 2010 vintage is perhaps the best yet, offering up inviting aromas of black currant, boysenberries, sage, and white pepper.
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94 Points
Darioush 2012 Mendoza

Darioush Capataz Malbec 2012

Showing robust intensity and opulence with a bouquet of blue and black fruit notes.
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95 Points
Alma Fria 2012 Sonoma Coast

Alma Fria Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2012

The palate offers layers of pure berries and lavender that are highlighted with hints of truffle and earth tones.
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96 Points
Lutum 2013 Sonoma Coast

LUTUM Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Gap’s Crown 2013

A dark and powerful Pinot that displays intense aromas of dark cherry, red berries, baking spice and floral notes.
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96 Points
Sodaro 2012 Napa Valley

Sodaro Cabernet Sauvignon Felicity Napa 2012

The bouquet is resplendent with black fruit, cocoa and spice box. The palate shows plenty of forward red and black current, but also sage, pipe tobacco and cut flowers.
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93 Points
Sass 2011 Willamette Valley

Sass Pinot Noir 2011

Feminine and elegant, reflecting the cooler vintage, the 2011 Sass Pinot shows lovely rose petal and spice aromas.
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