244 Wine Reviews Found

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Clos Cibonne Rosé Tibouren Cuvée Tradition 2021

Stunning, salmon-colored pink, this exquisite rosé is spicy on the nose with hints of quince, fresh raspberries and roasted hazelnuts. The palate is bold and fresh with a captivating mixture of berry and melon flavors concluding with an exotic finish. Enjoy now with Provençal cuisine or creamy French cheeses.

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Drew Pinot Noir Estate Faîte De Mer Farm 2020

This wine has everything you want in a cool climate Pinot: crisp acidity, beautiful florals, and tangy fruit; however, there’s another layer packed with juicy pomegranate, fresh cranberry, and cherry cola that takes it to the next level. These coastal grapes sit above the fog line, meaning they get to soak up the warm CA...

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Domaine Bouard Bonnefoy Bourgogne Blanc 2019

Intense aromatics of pear, white peach, and a hint of mint waft from the glass and continue gracefully on the palate to include orchard fruit and floral notes along with hints of spice. The palate is rich, refreshing and balanced with a core of minerality and captivating creamy oak on the finish. This is extremely...

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Noemi Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018

This under-the-radar gem offers a flashy, flamboyant, and ultra-smooth thrill ride that reminds us of prized Cabernets trading for much higher prices. Opulent notes of dark chocolate, walnut brownies, and fresh coconut, with a hedonistic velvety texture. Full-throttle flavors include crème de cassis, blueberry pie, sweet baking spice with vanilla oak plus a bold dose...

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Ashes & Diamonds Rouge No. 2

This flashy new Cabernet blend offers a deliciously rich and ultra-smooth thrill ride that reminds us of popular Cabernets trading for much higher prices. Opulent notes of dark chocolate mints and fresh coconut, with a hedonistic velvety finish. Full-throttle flavors include crème de cassis, blueberry pie, baking spice with vanilla oak. (Photo credit: Ashes &...

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Flowers Rose Sonoma Coast 2020

Elegant salmon hue with lifting aromas of rose petal, wild strawberry, and hints of melon. Light and crisp on the palate, it offers a lovely combo of racy fruit and pristine minerality. This is a refreshing and sophisticated wine to enjoy over the next year.

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Domaine Roy & Fils Pinot Noir Incline 2018

Rich and intensely delicious red fruit includes raspberry and hints of tangy cranberry. Deep and dark, this satisfying new release has an exotic finish that will enhance an array of menus featuring grilled meats and fresh seafood. Decant prior to 2024 and enjoy through 2027.

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Twomey pinot noir
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Twomey Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2018

Highlighted by dark cherry aromas with hints of baking spices that entice from the beginning. The silky texture and mouth-filling tannins lead to alluring notes of bright red cherry and pomegranate, juxtaposed with hints of toasted walnut and truffles. Enjoy now (decanting recommended prior to 2022) through 2026.”

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les mesnil
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Le Mesnil Champagne Grand Cru

Le Mesnil achieves a striking balance of deliciously finessed fruit flavor and the most captivating “tiny bubbles” we’ve found in a Champagne at this price. An inner core of perfumed fruit including apples and pears plus toasted brioche and a hint of toffee on the sublime finish. This bubbly displays an extraordinary elegance that can...

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Vega Sicilia/Lafite Macan Rioja Clasico 2010
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Vega Sicilia/Lafite Macan Rioja Clasico 2010

This is what happens when you get two masters together. A robust bouquet of ripe, red fruit, new saddle leather, but with New World polish. The palate is loaded with chocolate, caramel, black cherry liqueur, toast, smoke, coffee, vanilla, balsamic, smoked meat, and plenty of sweet fruit. This is ready to go right now and...

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