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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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Failla Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2012 95 Points
Failla 2012 Sonoma Coast

Failla Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2012

Offers soft, elegant aromatics laced with soft berry, pomegranate, and stone fruit.
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96 Points
Rudd 2012 Mt. Veeder

Rudd Sauvignon Blanc Mt. Veeder 2012

A perfect balance of fruit and mineral, this Sauvignon Blanc shows what the upper echelons of quality can achieve.
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95 Points
Marcel Deiss 2011 Alsace

Marcel Deiss Alsace Berckem 2011

The expressive bouquet highlights white flowers, passionfruit, and kiwi notes.
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98 Points
Levy & McClellan 2010 Diamond Mountain

Levy & McClellan Cabernet Sauvignon Ampersand 2010

This Cabernet blend offers a truly voluptuous, supremely satisfying experience now and promises grandeur for the next decade.
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97 Points
Clos des Papes 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape

Avril CDP Clos des Papes 2009

Rich and delicious on the palate, showing notes of plum, black cherry, spice box.
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95 Points
Biale 2012 Napa Valley

Biale Zinfandel Black Chicken Napa 2012

On the palate, it expansive and hedonistic, with a masterful balance between the black cherry and blueberry fruit and the anise, sweet spices, and mineral.
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Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2010 96 Points
Silver Oak 2010 Alexander Valley

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2010

This jewel offers a flamboyant, showy, and ultra-impressive thrill ride! Full-throttle flavors include crème de cassis, blueberry, Christmas spice with opulent creamy vanilla Oak.
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97 Points
Arietta 2010 Coombsville

Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2010

Incredible polish defines this landmark Napa Cabernet with high notes of dark red fruit, graphite, acacia, and winter spices cascading out of the glass.
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96 Points
BRAND 2009 Pritchard Hill

BRAND Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill 2009

The integrated tannins are fine and soft and lead to a lingering, velvety finish.
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97 Points
Barrett & Barrett 2009 Calistoga

Barrett & Barrett Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

This 2009 is loaded with personality and tremendous potential.
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