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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
Paydirt 2012 Paso Robles

Paydirt Proprietary Red Paso Robles 2011

This wine is complex, concentrated, and well-structured.
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95 Points
Canard Duchene Champagne

Canard Duchene Authentic Brut Rose

This bright, seductive cuvee is delightful as an aperitif, enjoyed throughout the evening or to accompany delicately sweet desserts.
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Tor Rock Grenache Cuvee Cooper 2012 96 Points
Tor 2012 Paso Robles

Tor Rock Grenache Cuvee Cooper 2012

A tour de force for Rhone-styled wines, Tor's wines quite often completely over-deliver for their modest price.
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Stewart Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2010 95 Points
Stewart Cellars 2010 Russian River Valley

Stewart Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2010

This wine is designed to impress and it achieves that in spades.
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Dalla Valle Cabernet Blend Collina 2011 95 Points
Dalla Valle 2011 Napa Valley

Dalla Valle Cabernet Blend Collina 2011

With notes of red raspberry, confectioner’s sugar, vanilla, and all-spice, it has a viscosity and length that is remarkable.
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Vina Cobos Cocodrilo Corte 2012 94 Points
Vina Cobos 2012 Mendoza

Vina Cobos Cocodrilo Corte 2012

The Cocodrilo is wonderfully opaque purple-colored with an aromatic array of exotic spices.
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95 Points
Mt. Brave 2010 Napa Valley

Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder 2010

A racy, super-impressive offering, bursting with blueberry, black currant fruit and brimming with violets, acacia, minerality, and the weighty texture collectors expect from Mt. Veeder.
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97 Points
Fait Main 2011 Napa Valley

Fait Main Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Las Piedras 2011

This opulent Cabernet blend is a leading contender for Boutique wine of the vintage.
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Calafia Cabernet Blend La Reina 2010 95 Points
Calafia 2010 Napa Valley

Calafia Reserve Cabernet Blend La Reina 2010

The La Reina 2010 Cabernet blend utilizes a touch of other Bordeaux varietals to create a sophisticated wine that is silky, complex. and spectacularly well balanced.
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FEL Chardonnay Anderson Valley 2012 95 Points
FEL 2012 Andersn Valley

FEL Chardonnay Anderson Valley 2012

This is a zesty and supremely fun Chard. The bouquet is bright and loaded with floral notes, lemon zest, and honeycomb.
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