An incredibly layered, full-bodied crowd pleaser from a couple of Napa Valley’s most talented personalities. Not shy on the nose, it opens with a gorgeous floral nose of rose petals and violets, followed by intensely delicious notes on the palate of irresistible black cherries, red currant, raspberry coulis, mocha, exotic vanilla and a touch of...
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Simply gorgeous (!) this winner launches for with flashy, succulent, and satisfying red fruit making it one of the most awe-inspiring Pinot Noir of 2018 or any other vintage for that matter. Paul Lato is a true master of balance and finesse, with ripe cherry and raspberry perfectly balanced by savory baking spices and subtle...
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This intensely delicious new release is velvety smooth in texture whilst featuring an array of spicy fruit flavors including plums and raspberry underscored by hints of graham cracker from the enchanting French oak. Classic Oakville tannins support the full, round palate, and spice lift the long, seductive finish.
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The fresh and fun new release of Kenzo’s boutique Rosé is another winner! We savored the brilliant notes of fresh raspberry, creamy strawberry, ruby red grapefruit and oolong tea. The mid-palate flexes a bit of muscle, and then features ripe red strawberry in a memorable finish. This is a perfect Spring and Summer sipper that...
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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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Wow, this is a mind-blowing new wine that must be tasted to believe; reminding us why we fell in love with exotic California reds (+ Chateauneuf du Pape) decades ago. We adored the balance of power and irresistible layers of opulent flavors including kirsch, framboise, and fresh strawberries with cream. The monumentally delicious finish that...
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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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Bright, lively aromas of fresh berries and spices lead to a rich palate boasting intensely delicious raspberry, savory strawberry, cherry, black tea and baking spices climaxing with creamy vanilla on the finish. The supremely silky texture makes this winner a delight to drink anytime now through 2027+…and candidate for Sonoma’s top Pinot Bargain once again.
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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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This ultra-polished, velvety smooth Pinot is guaranteed to dazzle fans of California’s rarest {think Sea Smoke or Kistler} as well as Burgundy from top vintages. Offering up alluring aromas of wild strawberry, mint tea and baking spices. This boutique gem expresses a sensational intensity of fruit flavors including raspberries, strawberries plus exotic spices and a...
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