Arkenstone Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mtn. Obsidian 2009 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. The opening aromatics of spices and dried floral notes give way to black cherry and mocha. Silky tannins on the mid-palate deliver a galaxy of toasted nuts, dry tobacco, vanilla bean, ripe blackberries, dark stone fruits and a hint of allspice....
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97 Points
Arietta 2010 Napa Valley

Arietta Quartet Cabernet blend Napa 2010

This opulent blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot is an exceedingly satisfying experience tonight but guaranteed to impress for at least 5 – 7 years to come. This wine comes out guns blazing! Copious quantities of exotic spices and intense fruit launch from the glass. Dense, ripe, and full-bodied, with velvety tannins, this...
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Arietta Merlot Napa 2011 96 Points
Arietta 2011 Napa Valley

Arietta Merlot Napa 2011

Complex aromas of plum, black stone fruits, and black tea set the stage for this stunner. On the palate the wine is expansive and very serious, well-balanced, giving generous amounts of red berries, cocoa powder, cassis, and spice, and a long, silky finish. Outstanding now, but will continue to evolve for another 10 years.
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Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2010 97 Points
Arietta 2010 Napa Valley

Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2010

Incredible polish defines this landmark Napa Cabernet with high notes of dark red fruit, graphite, acacia, and winter spices cascading out of the glass. On the palate tight structure reveals beautiful notes of boysenberry, hints of blueberry, minerals, creamy vanilla oak and tobacco leaf. Mind blowing complexity holds it all together with a finish that...
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Araujo Cabernet Sauvignon Alianza 2010 95 Points
Araujo 2010 Napa Valley

Araujo Cabernet Sauvignon Alianza 2010

Showing notes of dark fruit and spices that are is immediately expressive upon opening the bottle. Rich and voluptuous on the palate, it dazzles with black cherry, currant, and plum, with hints of tobacco and baking spices in the background. After decanting, the pure vibrancy and freshness began to support the generous, opulent fruit in...
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AP Vin Pinot Noir Rosella’s 2006 95 Points
AP Vin 2006 Central Coast

AP Vin Pinot Noir Rosella’s 2006

This is the darkest Rosella’s we ve seen yet. Subtle nose, rasberry, cranberry and some citrus, veryu full-bodied with just the right amount of acidity and plenty of oak in the nose and finish. The nose really opens up iwtha little time in the glass. Great texture. Very integrated and balanced.
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AP Vin Pinot Noir Keefer 2009 94 Points
AP Vin 2009 Russian River

AP Vin Pinot Noir Keefer 2009

This racy, voluptuous Pinot is not for the faint of heart! Ruby color and deep red cherry aromas lead to a scintillating experience featuring rich, ripe, and comple juicy red cherry flavors with cinnamon notes, sweet oak, and minerals across a silky texture; good structure and balance; long finish. This is a bold Pinot that...
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AP Vin Pinot Noir Keefer 2008 93 Points
AP Vin 2008 Central Coast

AP Vin Pinot Noir Keefer 2008

Medium ruby color; deep red cherry aromas with spice and cinnamon notes; rich, ripe, complex, juicy red cherry flavors with earthy, cinnamon notes; sweet oak, silky texture; good structure and balance; long finish. Rich, silky Pinot with the classic juicy Keefer Ranch fruit.
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AP Vin Pinot Noir Kanzler 2008 95 Points
AP Vin 2008 Central Coast

AP Vin Pinot Noir Kanzler 2008

Dazzling dark cherry, exotic spices, and creamy strawberries are pronounced in the beginning while a captivating hint of creamy caramel and mocha (extremely rare in a Pinot Noir) flavors carries through on the opulent finish. My goodness this tremendously impressive young bottling is a delicious wine now (decant minimum 1 hour) and should expand in...
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