63 Wine Reviews Found

  • Tasting Note: Cassis
98 Points

Canard Duchene Champagne Charles VII Brut Rose NV

With its delicate, pinkish hue and magnificent pearlized ribbon, the Charles VII Rose stands apart for its intense, fresh fruit notes of strawberries, cherries, and hints of cassis against a backdrop of mineral notes for enhanced freshness. This bright, seductive cuvee is delightful as an aperitif, enjoyed throughout the evening or to accompany an array...

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98 Points

Adversity Cabernet Sauvignon Melanson 2019

The 2019 Melanson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Adversity Cellars is simply magnificent. It immediately starts off by displaying an impressive dark inky color, which is followed by seductive aromas of blueberry compote and ripe dark berries that are accompanied by fresh violets, dark chocolate, exotic spices, fresh sage, graphite and hints of loam that all...

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99 Points

Vineyard 29 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2018

The new 2018 vintage is another masterpiece and the most impressive new release we’ve ever judged from this acclaimed Estate. Bravo! Dark purple-colored, this nectar offers a hypnotic perfume of lilacs and red roses plus Darjeeling tea. The texture is weighty – – think heavy corduroy – – and delivers an array of captivating dark...

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100 Points

Levy & McClellan Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2018

It doesn’t get any better than the 2018 Levy & McClellan Reserve, a majestic beauty well on the way to perfection. An utterly vivid, breathtaking wine, this vintage is built like a thoroughbred with immaculate balance and overall sense of harmony that may be savored tonight (decanting recommended prior to 2025) or anytime over the...

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98 Points

Lewis Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Reserve 2018

This spectacular new Reserve bottling is a brilliant example of why connoisseurs adore Napa’s 2018 vintage. In two words, it’s all about Power and Persistence! The silky smooth texture and plush tannins (plus creamy new oak) introduce a powerful core of dark cherry, cassis and pipe tobacco on the front palate with hints of roasted...

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95 Points

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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99 Points

PerUs Proprietary Red Wine Alessio 2017

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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Continuum
100 Points

Continuum Cabernet Blend 2018

98 – 100 point Tasting notes (1/25/2021): In a word, this new Continuum is sublime! An exuberant bouquet of flashy dark fruit and sage aromas lead to ethereal notes of blackberries, raspberries, cassis, baking spices, espresso bean and graphite. Savory herbs, truffles, pipe tobacco and subtle hints of toffee compliment the captivating finish. Once again, Tim Mondavi...

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Joseph Phelps Cabernet
97 Points

Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2018

One of Napa Valley’s finest values year in, year out, the ‘Baby Insignia’ returns in full form with the oh-so-lovable 2018 vintage. A silky smooth texture launches forth with notes of creamy vanilla and hints of rich milk chocolate! Bold dark fruits include black cherry, plum, cassis, sage, blackberry, baking cocoa, exotic sweet spices, graphite...

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95 Points

Paloma Merlot 2010

On the palate the wine has a big silky mouth feel, well balanced, with flavors of berries, fruit, cocoa, cassis, and spice, and a long spicy finish.

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