548 Wine Reviews Found

  • Rating: 96
96 Points

Sentium Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Dazzling citrus led by grapefruit and creamy lemon on the nose. Very energetic and mouth-watering on the palate with passionfruit and mild tropical notes in the background. Shows a lot of precision and minerality throughout. Will be a dream with fresh oysters. Enjoy now through 2028. Read Full Review
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Sequitur Chardonnay Ribbon Ridge 2017

This second vintage of this continues to be a bright addition to the wines from Beaux Freres co-founder Mike Etzel. This Chardonnay from the Sequitur Vineyard that runs congruous to the Beaux Freres Upper Terraces is brimming with key lime pie, fresh green apple and flinty minerality, leading to a well-balanced palate of baked pears,... Read Full Review
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Sequitur Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge 2016

This delightfully bright new Pinot launches forth with notes of Pomegranate, cranberry, and fresh wild mushrooms. Wonderfully refreshing on the palate, lively acidity mingles seamlessly with black raspberry, fresh herbs, cocoa and a wonderfully creamy texture leading to a minute long finish. A delectable Pinot Noir from one of Oregon’s best producers. Grab some of... Read Full Review
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Shafer Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch 2017

Year in year out Shafer consistently offers one of the fullest, tastiest Chardonnays in California, always well-balanced and super-viscous. This 2017 Red Shoulder Ranch is gigantic in pineapple, nectarine, ripe apricot, pear, mango, tangerine and honey, yet so refreshing and dense with mineral edges and a crispness that somehow manages to finish dry. A magical... Read Full Review
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Shane Pinot Noir The Charm 2019

Sure to impress savvy Pinot lovers, this boutique discovery features an array of intense fruit (raspberry, blackberry, red cherry and dried cranberry) plus black tea and spices that lead to a palate that is simultaneously elegant and powerful. Fine, fruity tannins introduce a persistent finish highlighted by floral notes and spice. This is drinking beautifully... Read Full Review
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Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2012

This new vintage of Silver Oak’s flagship Napa bottling is a serious intense and full bodied new release. A bouquet of inviting black currant, boysenberries and espresso introduce a balanced palate offering notes of cassis, dark berries, plus hints of smoky oak and tobacco on the finish. Enjoy tonight (recommend decanting) or feel free to... Read Full Review
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Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2014

Year in year out, it’s easy to see why Silver Oak remains one of the most popular Cabernet Sauvignons in the world’s top restaurants and at collectors’ home cellars. It’s made in a more restrained style than many other Napa Cabernets today, while always over-delivering with plenty of berry and currant fruit, and that signature... Read Full Review
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Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2020

Silver Oak’s Napa Cabernet always over-delivers with plenty of berry and currant fruit, and that signature depth of new American oak, accompanied by tobacco and herbs. Dazzling, elegant and subtle, all at the same time. Should develop well for a decade or longer. A beautiful showing that you won’t want to miss. Read Full Review
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Small Vines Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2015

Only about 200 cases of this thrilling Chardonnay were made, and it is a refreshing, classically-styled masterpiece. The winery’s website announces that their wines are crafted from meticulously tended vines and the layers of beautiful flavors in this wine suggest it is true. A deft balance of rich, ripe citrus and stone fruits, opulent, rich... Read Full Review