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Failla Pinot Noir Occidental Ridge Vineyard 2022

Deep and layered, it opens with aromas of dark cherry and damp earth. The palate is both dense and ethereal, balancing rich, round fruit with a bright, lifted acidity. Notes of black tea and wild herbs add complexity, while a juicy core of red and black berries lingers through a long, refined finish. The interplay...

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94 Points

29 & Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Reserve 2015

Rich notes of cassis, dark chocolate and ripe plum are highlighted by flavors of vanilla bean and hints of pepper.

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Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Estate 2014

The 2014 Truchard Cabernet displays an intense nose of ripe cherry, plum, and cassis with a touch of cedar and vanilla.

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96 Points

Flanagan Chardonnay Ritchie 2015

Full-bodied and richly textured on the palate, focused layers of Meyer lemon, orange, dried apricot around a core of captivating minerality.

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Nicolas-Jay Pinot Noir Willamette 2014

Opening with a broad and expressive bouquet, the 2014 Nicolas-Jay offers up intense cherry, blackberry, and baking spice notes.

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Herman Story Syrah Nuts & Bolts 2015

Notes of creme de cassis, melted licorice, caramelized meats, pepper and crushed flowers evolve into a full-bodied, voluptuous and hedonistic experience.

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95 Points

Pierre Gaillard St. Joseph Rouge 2014

Light on its feet, notes of plum and cherry intermingle with pleasant earthiness and minerality that culminates in a delightful spicy finish.

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Flanagan Pinot Noir Sunchase 2014

On the palate, the fruit profile is more dark red plum and tart cherry with hints of brown sugar and subtle almond extract notes.

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Vineyard House Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2012

The palate is commanding, but deftly balanced and focused, featuring lavish amounts of black currant, plum, baking spice and obsession-inducing hints of toasted caramel plus dark chocolate brownies on the extensive finish.

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96 Points

Georges Vernay Conderieu Chailees de l’Enfer 2011

The bouquet displays intense tropical and floral notes packed with honeysuckle, passion fruit, pear, and melon.

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Champagne Francois Lecompte 1er Brut 2009

The bouquet displays dried fruit, fresh pineapple and spring flowers.

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