This ultra-velvety new release is 100% rich and luscious, displaying intense blueberry cream and hints of cocoa on the finish. We were dazzled by the almost Amarone-like finish that featured a complex array of exotic tobacco and black tea. Bravo! Photo: Sloan Estate
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This massive wine is awe-inspiring with copious dark fruit and an alluring Lindt dark chocolate mint finish that is mesmerizing for a full minute. The cashmere-like silky tannins lead to a galaxy of sumptuous flavors include cassis, sage, raspberry, and cocoa. Savor every sip of this thoroughbred now (decanting recommended prior to 2021) through 2030.
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“Once again, another majestic Cabernet from Celia Welch which is no major surprise given the universal acclaim for Napa’s 2018 vintage! This is an silky smooth and gloriously well balanced Cabernet that reminds us of many Napa ‘Cult’ favorites that trade for much higher prices. Rewa 2018 currently boasts a rich core of dark fruits...
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“his oh-so silky & rich new release from Napa’s acclaimed 2018 vintage offers sumptuous aromas of plum, cassis, blackberry and sage evolve on the palate to include dark chocolate and baking spice with some graphite and background oak. It is full-bodied and has a layered, multi-tiered mid-palate (tangy baking spices) leading to a distinguished finish...
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This blockbuster new release reminds us of favorite Cult Cabernets such as Dalle Valle and Scarecrow. The luxuriously silky texture leads to intensely delicious dark fruit flavors leap from the glass including cassis, plums, blackberry and graphite that meld together for a voluptuous experience now (after decanting). The finish is tightly wound and boasts prodigious...
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One of Napa Valley’s finest values year in, year out, the “Baby Insignia” returns in full form with this distinguished new 2017 vintage. A classy bouquet and the silky palate are rich in dark fruits and sexy new oak, plum, cassis, blackberry, cocoa, exotic baking spices… all leading to a deftly balanced, graceful finish. Tremendous...
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This modestly-priced Merlot-driven red is made by winemaker Pierre Seillan, famous for his Verité wines that rank among California’s most prestigious reds. Seillan is a gifted winemaker who plays with combinations of the classic Bordeaux varietals to masterful effect. The 2013 Valadorna is a dark wine that immediately captures attention with captivating plum, cherry and...
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This majestic new release features velvety smooth tannins and luxurious dark fruit flavors that have made this gifted winemaker famous for her Cabernets from mountaintop vineyards!
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The 2014 Au Sommet launches forth with captivating aromatics high-toned red berries, Santa Rosa plum, clove, tobacco leaf and cocoa waft from the glass.
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This flashy new discovery features velvety tannins and the trademark bold dark fruit flavors that have made this coveted vineyard source a collector favorite.
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