95 Points
Altamura 2008 Napa Valley

Altamura Sangiovese Napa 2008

The rich ruby color is seductive. The nose boasts aromas of dried violets, dusty cocoa, and vanillin which leads to concentrated flavors of ripe dark fruit, bright berry and plum on the palate. It’s brightened by a lively acidity with a hint of cinnamon and notes of sweet cigar tobacco all toned by long smooth tannins.
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95 Points
Altamura 2006 Napa Valley

Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Big Cabernet lovers will rejoice over this tremendous new release! Big, dense, dark and built for long term aging. This wine is intensely concentrated with a complex core of ripe black fruits, black olives followed by rich cocoa, and toasty walnuts seamlessly dance across the palate. The intense flavors are held together with the structure...
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93 Points
Altamura 2004 Napa Valley

Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

At Porthos, we’ve been touting Frank Altamura’s massive Cabernets for years and now our esteemed friend Robert Parker jumped on the bandwagon awarding this new vintage a whopping , saying was blown away by the 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, which spent almost 34 months in 70% new French oak barrels. The wine is beautifully impressive, with...
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Alta Colina GSM Paso Robles 2009 96 Points
Alta Colina 2009 Paso Robles

Alta Colina GSM Paso Robles 2009

Classic 95- Combining elegance and depth it shows good balance with richness and fine flavor. Aromas of wild berry and spice lead to layered, smoky blueberry and toasty vanilla flavors that finish with a zesty flourish of pepper. Grenache notes show through with black fruit, lavender, and a hint of cherry cola. Lush and ready...
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Alta Colina GSM Paso Robles 2008 95 Points
Alta Colina 2008 Paso Robles

Alta Colina GSM Paso Robles 2008

Combining elegance and depth it shows good balance with richness and fine flavor. Aromas of wild berry and spice lead to layered, smoky blueberry and toasty vanilla flavors that finish with a zesty flourish of pepper. Grenache notes show through with black fruit, lavender, and a hint of cherry cola. Lush and ready to drink...
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Alta Colina Grenache Paso Robles 2009 96 Points
Alta Colina 2009 Paso Robles

Alta Colina Grenache Paso Robles 2009

An opulent wine with lavender, exotic spice complimenting the crushed berry aromas launches forth with deep, dark fruit flavors and rich creamy vanilla notes. On the palate, the wine is dense and gives the impression of dark cherries combined with an enticing toffee component on the dazzling finish that makes a second glass virtually irresistible!...
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Alpha Omega Proprietary Red Napa 2009 96 Points
Alpha Omega 2009 Napa Valley

Alpha Omega Proprietary Red Napa 2009

Leads out with a gorgeous nose of blue and purple fruits with touches of violets and creme de cassis. On the palate it’s full of blueberry, blackberry jam, lavender with copious quantities of cocoa and a touch of clove and exotic spices. Amazing concentration and complexity coupled with a sensuous, supple mouthfeel make this one...
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Alpha Omega Estate Proprietary Napa 2008 96 Points
Alpha Omega 2008 Napa Valley

Alpha Omega Estate Proprietary Napa 2008

Leads out with a gorgeous nose of bright red cherry with touches of violets and cassis. On the palate it’s full of blueberry, blackberry jam, lavender with copious quantities of cocoa and a touch of exotic spices. Amazing concentration and complexity coupled with a sensuous mouthfeel make this one of the most remarkable new wines...
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Alpha Omega Chardonnay Unfiltered 2008 96 Points
Alpha Omega 2008 Napa Valley

Alpha Omega Chardonnay Unfiltered 2008

Featuring the captivating elegance of a Montrachet combined with big rich tropical fruit, this wine truly elevates Chardonnay to the upper echelon of collector white wines. Deliciously smooth notes of honeysuckle, poached pear, brioche, and white currants are present in this wine, which also exhibits some citrus oil and a subtle influence of new oak....
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