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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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94 Points
Senses 2012 Sonoma Coast

Senses Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2012

Bringing together classic, pure fruit expressions with nuanced and multi-layered minerality, this Pinot truly has it all.
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96 Points
Bare 2012 Napa Valley

Bare Bottle Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2012

The Bare approaches with seductive aromatics of dark fruit and captivating spices.
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El Corteo Jumilla 2011 98 Points
El Nido 2011 Jumilla

El Corteo Jumilla 2011

Dense, dark hue in the glass, portending the luxuriously rich thrill-ride to come.
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97 Points
Futo 2011 Oakville

Futo Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

The 2011 Futo is clearly one of the best Cabs of the vintage; it really has everything one wants in a wine.
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94 Points
Farella 2011 Coombsville

Farella Merlot Napa 2011

As it moves softly across the palate, it develops ripe plum, maraschino cherry, baking spice that surrounds a core of minerality that carries through to the very end.
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96 Points
RAEN 2013 Sonoma Coast

RAEN Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Occidental 2013

This impressive new Pinot launches forth with intense aromas of red berries, strawberry, crushed stone and hints of black truffle.
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Maison Louis Jadot Montrachet Grand Cru 2012 99 Points
Louis Jadot 2012 Burgundy

Maison Louis Jadot Montrachet Grand Cru 2012

With only 5 barrels made for the world, to taste the '12 Montrachet is guaranteed to be a remarkable experience.
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95 Points
AP Vin 2013 Sonoma Coast

AP Vin Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Kanzler 2013

The palate has a velvety smooth texture that is pure joy featuring complex notes of ripe strawberry, raspberry and vanilla cream with a persistent, harmonious finish.
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96 Points
Pali 2012 Santa Rita Hills

Pali Pinot Noir Rancho La Vina 2012

The palate is big, round and polished, yet shows supreme between the fruit and structure.
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96 Points
Arietta 2012 Coombsville

Arietta Quartet 2012

Copious quantities of exotic spices and intense fruit launch from the glass.
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