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99 Points

Domaine Della Pinot Noir 4 Amours 2018

This 2018 edition of Della’s best-barrel reserve Pinot is an exceptional experience that sumptuous Pinot enthusiasts are going to adore. The flashy bouquet displays with intense notes of Morello cherries, rhubarb, raspberry pie, and Christmas spices. A tour de force, this exquisite Pinot Noir flaunts silky smooth waves of monumentally delicious dark berries, black plum,...

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98 Points

Domaine Gerard Raphet Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2019

The Raphet Clos Vougeot 2019 is another triumph for this humble vigneron! Consistent with the top tier 2019 vintage reds, this majestic new import will provide flashy thrills tonight (after decanting) and mature into sublime pleasure over the next decade. This bold red features a luxuriously smooth texture plus a captivating array of succulent red...

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98 Points

Boars’ View Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2017

This brand new release is another BLOCKBUSTER that opulent Pinot enthusiasts are going to adore. The alluring bouquet displays stunning aromas of red roses, creme de cassis, cherries, and baking spices such as cardamom and nutmeg. A majestic wine now, with great promise for the future. Currently, layers of dark berries, black plum, pomegranate, and...

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96 Points

Francois Gaunoux Pommard 1er Cru Les Epenots 2019

Shows an immensely complex bouquet loaded with rich red berries, spice, and earth. We were enthralled with the bright notes of bing cherries, blackberries and fresh field strawberries. The hints of lavender, fennel and pipe tobacco led to a compelling finish. The palate is medium-bodied, broody but fresh, with a long, spicy and lifted finish...

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99 Points

Boars’ View Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2016

What a joy to re-taste this gorgeous Pinot now that it has benefitted from just a few years of cellar time! The fragrant bouquet fragrant reminds us of strolling through a red rose garden. The  velvety rich texture leads to dark berries, black plum, pomegranate, and fig jam all perfectly woven together. Just approaching its...

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100 Points

Kenzo Bordeaux Blend Napa Murasaki 2018

This tour-de-force captivates from the beginning with oh-so velvety smooth texture and a cornucopia of exquisite flavors. A modern-day version of the most classic Bordeaux blends, this Napa masterpiece offers up a charming bouquet of red currant, black plum, allspice, and lavender. The majestic palate delivers dark fruit richness, hints of baking cocoa, boysenberry and...

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98 Points

Morlet Pinot Noir En Famille 2018

Pinot fans rejoice! This sumptuous Pinot Noir neighbors the Marcassin vineyard on the Sonoma Coast, and the breathtaking quality shines through after a few years of bottle age. Ripe boysenberry, red cherry and raspberry coulis are woven seamlessly with spicy ginger, sarsaparilla, and vanilla. Rich and mouth-filling, red and black fruits and black tea tannins...

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97 Points

Rhys Pinot Noir Mt. Pajaro Vineyard 2017

This is a velvety smooth and sumptuous Pinot Noir with ample substance, full of juicy pomegranate, cranberry, hints of earthy truffles, potpourri and pipe tobacco. These flavors crescendo into notes of boysenberry, black tea and baking cocoa on the majestic finish. Effortlessly elegant and complex, this will provide enjoyment now and age gracefully for the...

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97 Points

Domaine Della Pinot Noir Earl Stephens Vineyard 2018

This Della Earl Stephens Vineyard Pinot 2018 is an exceptional experience that sumptuous Pinot enthusiasts are going to adore. The flashy bouquet displays stunning aromas of violets, creme de cassis, cherries, and Christmas spices. A tour de force, this exquisite Pinot Noir flaunts silky waves of dark berries, black plum, oolong tea, cranberry, hints of...

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97 Points

Flanagan Pinot Noir Gap’s View 2019

The 2019 Gap’s View Pinot Noir saunters from the glass with a sassy bouquet packed with red fruit notes of cherry and of raspberry jam that is forward and expressive. On the palate the fruit is more dark red plum and Bing cherry with hints of toasted molasses and subtle almond extract notes. It’s a...

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