97 Points
Barbour Vineyards 2019 Napa Valley

Barbour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2019

A classic you gotta’ taste it to believe it Napa Cabernet displays a near-perfect combination of power plus finesse that promises to deliver hedonistic enjoyment now + soar to great heights of red wine pleasure in the coming years (i.e. stock up). We sampled this wine from the bottle once upon opening and again after...
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Beaux Freres Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard 2019 97 Points
Beau Freres 2019 Oregon

Beaux Freres Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard 2019

Dark ruby in color, the 2019 Beaux Frères is very well made, offering fresh red fruit, potpourri, and hints of cinnamon on the nose. These qualities evolve into rich, red cherry notes, spice, and just a kiss of oak. The texture here is magnificent and will provide a marvelous drinking experience for at least another...
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Beaux Freres Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge 2012 97 Points
Beau Freres 2012 Oregon

Beaux Freres Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge 2012

A truly remarkable and hedonistic Pinot. The 2012 Beaux Freres commences with a classic, billowy display of spice, rose petals, dark berries and raspberries. Rich and full-bodied on the palate, this is an intense and beautifully balanced wine that showcases red and blue fruit, spice, and a gorgeous texture. Structured like a Grand Cru Burgundy,...
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Beaux Freres Pinot Noir Zena Crown 2017 97+ Points
Beau Freres 2017 Oregon

Beaux Freres Pinot Noir Zena Crown 2017

This is an enticing and spicy Pinot Noir with ample substance, full of juicy pomegranate, cranberry, and earthy mushroom giving way to a palate of boysenberry, black tea and truffle. Effortlessly elegant and complex, this will provide enjoyment now and age gracefully for the next 10+ years.
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Beaux Freres Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge 2013 97+ Points
Beau Freres 2013 Oregon

Beaux Freres Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge 2013

This is simply a triumph of a Pinot. Dark ruby in color, the 2013 Beaux Freres offers fresh red fruit, potpourri, and hints of cinnamon on the nose. These qualities evolve into rich, red cherry notes, spice, and just a kiss of oak. The texture here is magnificent and will provide a marvelous drinking experience...
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Bevan Pinot Noir Petaluma Gap 2021 97 Points
Bevan Cellars 2021 Napa Valley

Bevan Pinot Noir Petaluma Gap 2021

Flaunting alluring aromas of creamy vanilla, cherry pie and Christmas spices, this memorable new Pinot launches forth with opulent Bing cherry, raspberry and a hint of strawberry – rhubarb pie on the silky finish. Copious notes of lavender, cassis and cranberries come through a full 20 seconds after finishing this tasty creation. This is a...
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Bibi Graetz Toscana Testamatta 2020 97 Points
Bibi Graetz 2020 Tuscany

Bibi Graetz Toscana Testamatta 2020

This wine offers an outstanding balance of flashy red fruit and savory depth. Layers of black cherry, dried red berries, and hints of tobacco weave together seamlessly with accents of leather, thyme, bay leaf, and subtle baking spice. The palate is juicy, light on its feet, and wonderfully crisp, with a savory edge that adds...
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Boars’ View Pinot Noir BDR 2019 97 Points
Boars' View 2019 Sonoma Coast

Boars’ View Pinot Noir BDR 2019

The inaugural release of this highly anticipated Pinot (labeled ‘BDR’ for the Estate vineyard off Bohan Dillon Road on the far Sonoma Coast) is SUPER silky smooth from the start and impresses with a medley of creme de cassis, black cherries, vanilla bean and other baking spices such as cardamon and nutmeg. The tightly wound...
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Bouchard Pere et Fils Meursault Les Clous 2022 97 Points
Bouchard Pere & Fils 2022 Burgundy

Bouchard Pere et Fils Meursault Les Clous 2022

A captivating Meursault that opens with tangy citrus and Meyer lemon zest layered over orange peel and delicate white florals. The palate is fuller than expected, marrying vanilla cream and a touch of honeyed richness with subtle salinity. Fresh herbs adds complexity without detracting from the wine’s purity. Silky and supple, almost baby-oil smooth in...
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