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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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Alban Estate Patrina Syrah Edna Valley 2011 95 Points
Alban Vineyards 2011 Edna Valley

Alban Estate Patrina Syrah Edna Valley 2011

A deliciously rich and complex wine, the 2011 Patrina hits the ideal balance between the New and Old World...
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Notre Vin Pinot Noir Clos Madeleine 2009 96 Points
Notre Vin 2009 Sonoma Coast

Notre Vin Pinot Noir Clos Madeleine 2009

This breathtaking Pinot displays a gorgeous garnet color and inviting aromas of spice and sweet, fresh violets and white flowers waft from the glass.
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Cobb Pinot Noir Jack Hill 2010 96 Points
Cobb 2010 Sonoma Coast

Cobb Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Jack Hill 2010

The 2010 Jack Hill is intense, forward, and absolutely magnificent - a pure expression of place and the varietal.
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Jones Family Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2012 95 Points
Jones Family 2012 Napa Valley

Jones Family Sauvignon Blanc Napa 2012

100-point winemaker Thomas Brown delivers this luxury Sauvignon Blanc that is polished and golden in the glass...
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Dancing Hares Mad Hatter 2010 95 Points
Dancing Hares 2010 Napa Valley

Dancing Hares Mad Hatter Cabernet Blend Napa 2010

Rich, plush, and forward, this superstar effort is exemplary of the vintage.
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Keever Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2011 96 Points
Keever 2011 Napa Valley

Keever Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2011

Tremendously complex with layers of raspberry, black cherry, vanilla, and hints of bouquet garni working together on the soft, plush palate.
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Araujo Estate Cabernet Blend Altagracia 2011 96 Points
Araujo Estate 2011 Napa Valley

Araujo Cabernet Blend Altagracia Napa 2011

A deeply thrilling texture that forebodes a sense of grandeur to come.
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Scully Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2010 95 Points
Scully 2010 Napa Valley

Scully Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

A delightful Cabernet with well-balanced fruit and floral notes in the bouquet.
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Macauley Zinfandel Napa Old Vine 2012 95 Points
Macauley 2012 Napa Valley

Macauley Zinfandel Napa Old Vine 2012

An absolutely monumental effort that exudes copious quantities of classic Zinfandel flavors of creamy blueberries and mocha!
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Ramey Chardonnay Hyde 2006 97 Points
Ramey 2006 Carneros

Ramey Chardonnay Carneros Hyde 2006

A crescendo of creamy richness and underlying finesse with utmost elegance after almost 8 years of aging.
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