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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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De Sante Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Terraces 2010 96 Points
De Sante 2010 Napa Valley

De Sante Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Terraces 2010

Like one piece of fine silk, the wine simply flows. The finish is ethereal, floral, gently spiced with fantastic length.
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Morlet La Proportion Doree 2012 96 Points
Morlet Family Vineyards 2012 Sonoma County

Morlet La Proportion Doree 2012

Luc Morlet just goes from strength to strength. This wine, modeled after the great white wines of Bordeaux, has an intense bouquet of lemon, citrus, and wild honey.
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Hourglass Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2013 96 Points
Hourglass 2013 Napa Valley

Hourglass Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2013

This is a pristine Sauvignon Blanc that shows great finesse, and it should provide extreme pleasure over the next few years for the few lucky enough to come across it.
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97 Points
Cabaud 2010 Napa Valley

Cabaud Cabernet Sauvignon Mon Hommage Napa 2010

A big, intense and serious Cabernet, full of black cherry, blueberry, hoisen and bittersweet chocolate on the nose.
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96 Points
Arkenstone 2009 Napa Valley

Arkenstone Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mtn. Obsidian 2009

Dark and brooding in the glass, this über-impressive new wine captures your attention immediately.
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97 Points
Cattleya 2012 Sonoma Coast

Cattleya Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Pratt 2012

Ultra expressive bouquet packed with ripe citrus, white flowers, melon, and alluring perfume.
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Occidental Pinot Noir Bodega Headlands Cuvee Elizabeth 2011 98 Points
Occidental 2011 Sonoma Coast

Occidental Pinot Noir Bodega Headlands Cuvee Elizabeth 2011

The 2011 Cuvee Elizabeth is one of the finest Pinots I've tasted from the vintage. The depth of bright red fruit at the center of this wine is instantly compelling and is driven by a youthful acidity that should carry it along for many years...
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96 Points
Berridge Wine Company 2009 Sonoma Coast

Berridge Pinot Noir Gap’s Crown 2009

The palate is silky smooth and delivers wave upon wave of plum, cranberry, and blood orange.
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95 Points
Sodaro 2010 Coombsville

Sodaro Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2010

This wine beautifully expresses the complexity and character of Cabernet Sauvignon crafted by Napa’s top winemakers in the best vintages.
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95 Points
Peirson Meyer Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Heintz 2010 2010 Sonoma Coast

Peirson Meyer Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Heintz 2010

Spectacularly energetic, it delivers a well-focused fruit profile that suggest top-tier Burgundy rather than rustic Sonoma Coast.
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