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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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Fort Ross Pinot Noir Reserve 2007 95 Points
Fort Ross 2007 Sonoma Coast

Fort Ross Pinot Noir Reserve 2007

For those of us who can’t wait long enough to age our Pinots, this is a rare treat!
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Carte Blanche Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2011 96 Points
Carte Blanche 2011 Sonoma Coast

Carte Blanche Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2011

Consistently one of the finest Chardonnays produced from the Sonoma Coast, it packs in pure California fruit with Burgundy-like precision.
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Kelly Fleming Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2011 96 Points
Kelly Fleming 2011 Napa Valley

Kelly Fleming Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2011

The plush tannins make this gem approachable now (decanting recommended) and well positioned to age gracefully for the next 5 – 7 years in your cellar.
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Checkerboard Cabernet King's Row Napa 2010 97 Points
Checkerboard 2010 Napa Valley

Checkerboard Cabernet King’s Row Napa 2010

The 2010 King’s Row will go down in history as one of the classic Cabernet releases from this illustrious vintage.
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Domaine de La Mordorée Rosé Tavel La Dame Rousse 2012 94 Points
Domaine de la Mordoreée 2013 Tavel

Domaine de La Mordorée Rosé Tavel La Dame Rousse 2013

Possesses a tantalizing bouquet of framboise and strawberry jam along with spring flowers.
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Bernard Magrez Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2010 97 Points
Bernard Magrez 2010 Napa Valley

Bernard Magrez Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2010

This is one of the purest expressions of Napa Valley today and exudes ‘Cult’ status.
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Martinelli Pinot Noir Zio Tony Ranch 2012 96 Points
Martinelli 2012

Martinelli Pinot Noir Zio Tony Ranch 2012

Certainly one of the most intense and expressive Pinots we’ve tasted this year!
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Purple Hands Pinot Noir Stoller 2012 95 Points
Purple Hands 2012 Dundee Hills

Purple Hands Pinot Noir Stoller 2012

This ethereal Pinot from Oregon's Dundee Hills region is densely packed with candied cherries, raspberry, and hints of cola and spice.
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Heintz Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2012 95 Points
Heintz Vineyards 2012 Sonoma Coast

Heintz Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2012

A spectacular example of Pinot at a more than reasonable price.
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Coup de Foudre Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2010 96 Points
Coup de Foudre 2010 Napa Valley

Coup de Foudre Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2010

Juicy and seductive, this dark ruby/plum-colored 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon shows copious black currant, cherry, and blackberry...
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