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En Route Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2012
Full bodied and rich, this wine opens with abundant layers of peach, orange blossom, citrus and subtle notes of pineapple.
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Cavus Cabernet Sauvignon Stag’s Leap 2010
The glass explodes with a bowl full of ripe red cherry and jammy red and black fruit.
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Le Petit Vice Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
This is a sumptuous Cabernet that displays the classic notes of cedar, cassis, black currant, and tobacco.
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Colette Chardonnay Durell Vineyard 2009
The Durrell vineyard is so distinctive, it would certainly be ranked as a Premier Cru if California had such designations.
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Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2011
Textbook has emerged as the gold standard for undiscovered boutique Napa Cabernets that taste like $100 but can be secured for far less.
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Almaviva Cabernet Puente Alto 2007
With an inky blue/purple color, a beautiful nose of camphor, charcoal, blueberry, blackberry, and some spicy but subtle new oak, the wine is quite full-bodied, powerful, rich, but with silky tannins and loads of glycerin. Black currant, braised fig and freshly brewed espresso. Muscular but well-integrated, delivering nice focus that carries through the lengthy finish....
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Auteur Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard 2008
Deep ruby in color, true complexity is revealed with a powerful nose of boysenberry, cocoa, blackberry, cherry, and lilac. The palate echoes these dark fruits with blueberry and dried cherry, along with cinnamon, cola, and violet notes. The firm, well-delineated tannins soften after decanting, resulting in a smooth, silky mouthfeel that seamlessly unfolds layer upon...
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C Beck Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2008
Gorgeous nose of ripe black cherry with hints of sweet vanilla. On the palate it’s soft and luscious with flavors of dark plum and blackberry, with notes of cocoa and espresso, finishing with soft supple tannins.
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Chateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2009
Intoxicating aromas of nectarines, peaches and melon lead to a big, viscous and multi-textured palate filled with layers of pear, ripe apples, fig, melon and honeysuckle that dovetail on the seemingly endless finish. majestic and thrilling wine that few ever get to try.
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Alta Colina GSM Paso Robles 2008
Combining elegance and depth it shows good balance with richness and fine flavor. Aromas of wild berry and spice lead to layered, smoky blueberry and toasty vanilla flavors that finish with a zesty flourish of pepper. Grenache notes show through with black fruit, lavender, and a hint of cherry cola. Lush and ready to drink...
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