244 Wine Reviews Found

  • Rating: 95
Brocard Chablis Grand Cru Bougros 2009
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Brocard Chablis Grand Cru Bougros 2009

Complex and surprisingly rich nose with notes of ginger, nutmeg and lemon peel. Rich and almost viscous, this defies traditional Chablis. Gorgeous notes of nectarine and peach, this opulent and massive style Chablis will thrill Chardonnay lovers. Finishes fresh with a silky refined texture. Don’t miss.

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Cavus Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap 2006
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Cavus Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap 2006

Even sexier than the highly rated last vintage, this Cabernet soars from the glass with captivating flavors that remind us of the very finest Shafer Hillside Select but available for one third the coin. seductive mouth-filling style, this ultra-smooth, rich and creamy Cabernet leads off with an inspiring medley of mocha-laced currant, blackberry, mint chocolate...

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Apriori Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
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Apriori Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Absolutely solid. This wine combines the quality of a To Kalon with the price point of a buy by the case wine. The 2010 Apriori superbly balances intense black cherry and cassis notes with a silky tannic structure that delivers continuous hedonistic pleasure from the first sip to the last gulp. Enjoy over the next...

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AP Vin Pinot Noir Kanzler 2008
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AP Vin Pinot Noir Kanzler 2008

Dazzling dark cherry, exotic spices, and creamy strawberries are pronounced in the beginning while a captivating hint of creamy caramel and mocha (extremely rare in a Pinot Noir) flavors carries through on the opulent finish. My goodness this tremendously impressive young bottling is a delicious wine now (decant minimum 1 hour) and should expand in...

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Buccella Mica Cabernet Napa 2006

Perfectly balanced. Mica is rich and elegant, layered with lush blackberry and ripe red-cherries with subtle hints of espresso, dark chocolate and toffee. Well integrated oak flavors, velvety mouth-coating tannins and a long lingering finish.

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Cavus Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap 2007
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Cavus Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap 2007

The blockbuster 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon ratchets up the level of intensity, power, concentration, and depth. Filled with notes of flowers, black raspberries, black currants, cherries, licorice, spice box, subtle herbs, and new oak, it will be even better with 3-4 years of bottle age, and should keep for 25 years. Produced from primarily Cabernet Sauvignon...

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Adrian Fog Pinot Noir Oppenlander 2006
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Adrian Fog Pinot Noir Oppenlander 2006

WOW! Starting with complex, sensuous aromas of dried cherry and herbs, this remarkable wine experience launches forth with opulent bright cherry, raspberry and a hint of strawberry – rhubarb pie on the silky finish. Notes of lavender and cranberries come through a full 20 seconds after finishing this tasty creation. This is a massive wine...

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AP Vin Pinot Noir Rosella’s 2006
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AP Vin Pinot Noir Rosella’s 2006

This is the darkest Rosella’s we ve seen yet. Subtle nose, rasberry, cranberry and some citrus, veryu full-bodied with just the right amount of acidity and plenty of oak in the nose and finish. The nose really opens up iwtha little time in the glass. Great texture. Very integrated and balanced.

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California Wine Advisors
95 Points

Bure Cabernet Sauvignon Majesty Blend 2007

Yet another testament to the remarkable quality of the 2007 vintage, this new Buré Cabernet blend (includes Cabernet Franc, and Merlot) is dense and rich with a strong backbone of dark fruit including deftly balanced blueberry, juicy plums, leathery tobacco, and creamy vanilla oak. The youthful tannins introduce this impressive wine’s age-worthy potential deftly melded...

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Chateau Beard La Chappelle St Emilion Grand Cru 2009
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Chateau Beard La Chappelle St Emilion Grand Cru 2009

Exquisite ruby color with intense ebony hue. Captivatingly complex nose of gingerbread, black cherry, rose, cinnamon and bitter chocolate. Round and full-bodied, rich and weighty on the palate. Superb concentration of spice, kirsch and semi-sweet chocolate on the finish with an exotic cinnamon note lasting a full minute. This is an exceptional wine that may...

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