559 Wine Reviews Found

  • Rating: 97
97 Points

Baker & Hamilton Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2023

Beautifully balanced and impeccably integrated, this compelling new release marries velvety richness with a polished, high-end sensibility that tastes far above its astonishing price point (compared to its famed Napa neighbors). The bouquet is immediately seductive with ethereal dark fruit, baking spice, dried flowers, and a hint of savory herbs, while the palate delivers smooth... Read Full Review
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Barbour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2015

This new 2015 Barbour is an opulent thrill ride that offers a glorious crescendo of sumptuous fruit, harmonious balance and profound depth of flavor. Deliciously ripe black cherries, blackberry compote, toasted pecan and sage. Expansive on the palate with silky smooth tannins, it shows waves of fresh red and black fruit, and semi-sweet cocoa, culminating... Read Full Review
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Barbour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2017

Once again, this new vintage of Barbour {2017} epitomizes everything we love about Napa’s finest boutique Cabernet, including sumptuous dark fruit (black cherries, blackberry compote, plums) combine with notes of creamy oak, walnuts, dark cocoa and savory herbs that crescendo on the deftly balanced finish. As always, Barbour delivers supreme satisfaction now (decanting recommended) and... Read Full Review
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Barbour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2016

Similar to many of Napa’s top tier 2016 Cabernets, this new 2016 Barbour delivers supreme satisfaction now (decanting recommended) and monumental potential for long-term enjoyment thanks to velvety smooth tannins. Deliciously balanced dark fruit (black cherries, blackberry compote) combine with notes of toasted pecan, dark cocoa and sage culminating in a captivating finish.. Remarkably distinguished... Read Full Review
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Barbour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2018

We have now enjoyed sampling Barbour Cabernet for over a decade now and can assure readers that this new 2018 is one of the very best yet, reminiscent of favorites from 2013 and 2010. This upcoming release boasts a plethora of tantalizing flavors such as dark fruit (black cherries, blackberry compote, plums) combined with notes... Read Full Review
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Beaux Freres Pinot Noir Belle Soeurs 2019

This delightfully bright Pinot launches forth with lavish aromas and notes of ripe blue fruit, black raspberries, baking spices, roses and a dusting of cocoa powder. An interplay of vibrancy and fine tannins lend focus to a luxuriously silky palate, with pomegranate and graham cracker nuances building texture and length onto a finish with black... Read Full Review
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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... Read Full Review
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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... Read Full Review
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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,... Read Full Review
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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. Read Full Review