107 Wine Reviews Found

  • Rating: 97+
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Beaux Freres Pinot Noir Zena Crown 2017

This is an enticing and spicy Pinot Noir with ample substance, full of juicy pomegranate, cranberry, and earthy mushroom giving way to a palate of boysenberry, black tea and truffle. Effortlessly elegant and complex, this will provide enjoyment now and age gracefully for the next 10+ years. Read Full Review
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Beaux Freres Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge 2013

This is simply a triumph of a Pinot. Dark ruby in color, the 2013 Beaux Freres offers fresh red fruit, potpourri, and hints of cinnamon on the nose. These qualities evolve into rich, red cherry notes, spice, and just a kiss of oak. The texture here is magnificent and will provide a marvelous drinking experience... Read Full Review
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Bressler Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2013

This is a luscious, beautifully concentrated Cabernet that is velvety in texture and tone. Complex notes of blackberry, plum, chocolate, graphite, sage, dried red cherry and cassis complement the persistent finish that includes hints of cigar, espresso, leather and plush tannin. The creamy oak is well integrated with this wonderfully balanced crowd pleaser. Easily worth... Read Full Review
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Bure Chardonnay Malena Ritchie Vineyard 2016

This spectacular new Chardonnay starts with a silky smooth texture and delivers a plethora of gorgeous flavors including hints of lemon custard, fresh pears, and even hints of coconut and macademia nut. The sexy finish includes notes of baked caramel crème that remind us of Marcassin. Read Full Review
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Casa Piena Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Similar to many of Napa’s top tier 2018 Cabernets, this new discovery by Jim Barbour and Thomas Rivers Brown delivers supreme satisfaction now and monumental potential for long-term enjoyment thanks to velvety rich tannins. Luxuriously smooth notes of dark cherries and blackberry compote combine with hints of toasted pecan, dark cocoa and baking spices on... Read Full Review
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Castalia Pinot Noir RRV Rochioli 2022

Showcasing a bright and fragrant nose of ripe strawberry, cream, and sweet red berries. A touch of wildness adds intrigue, leading into a palate that is soft, open-knit, and effortlessly drinkable. Notes of black cherry, strawberry, and baking spice create a harmonious balance, while darker red berry undertones add depth and complexity. Elegant and lifted,... Read Full Review
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Chateau des Eyrins Margaux 2022

An impressively structured and finely balanced Margaux. The palate is plush yet precise, delivering layers of cassis, black licorice, and a subtle root-beer-like spice, all woven with graphite, herbs, and mineral lift. Bright and refined with tannins that frame the fruit with elegance, keeping the wine both powerful and refreshing. The finish is long, smooth,... Read Full Review
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Checkerboard Cabernet Sauvignon Kings Row 2013

This new show-stopper launches forth with alluring notes of caramel, monumental black fruit, deftly balanced tannins and hints of white chocolate across an ultra-silky texture. This immensely age-worthy winner features alluring hints of Mexican chocolate and walnut brownies on the voluptuous finish. Decanting recommended prior to 2020 and savor every sip of this dreamy red... Read Full Review
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Checkerboard Cabernet Blend Impetuous 2022

An irresistibly hedonistic Cabernet that over-delivers with pure, crowd-pleasing energy. Bursting with juicy blackberry and cherry fruit, it’s wrapped in a plush layer of vanilla cream and exotic coconut, giving the wine a decadent allure, yet without any sense of heat. Beneath the opulence there’s layered graphite, violets, and cedar, while chalky, well-balanced tannins provide... Read Full Review