559 Wine Reviews Found

  • Rating: 97
97 Points

Christopher Tynan Syrah Sonoma Judge Estate 2015

Espresso, black olive and floral notes zoom from the glass, backed by layers of rich, creamy black cherry, plum, blackberry, smoke, cured meats, iron, graphite and savory herbs, making this a complex, complete red. Blueberry, black olive, cassis, violet build up towards the savory, spicy mid-palate in perfect balance, all one could ask for in... Read Full Review
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Miura Pinot Noir Williams Ranch 2014

The Williams Ranch Pinot Noir touts a sublime texture around the edges of an elegant and refined palate. The plum skin, dark purple fruit and pomegranate flavors typical of Anderson Valley are in balance and satisfyingly deep and integrated. Miura’s wines all have great tension that makes them taste fresh, despite their power, and the... Read Full Review
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Eisele Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Altagracia 2017

This is majestic new Cabernet boasts luscious dark fruit flavors, hints of Toblerone and a velvety rich texture. Luxurious notes of black cherry, plum, currant, espresso, dried savory herbs and cocoa lead to an expansive finish that delights the palate now and promises supreme pleasure for a decade. Enjoy now (decanting recommended prior to 2022)... Read Full Review
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Aloft Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mtn. 2015

Dark, rich, borderline jammy berries lead the oh so packed with black fruits enticing nose. Savory herbs and spices domaine the silky rich palate, with youthfully tight tannins, showcasing serious mountain fruit on steroids. Hints of dark chocolate coated cherries, blackcurrants, baking spices and vanilla emerge as this beast breathes, layers and layers of complexity... Read Full Review
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Cattleya Chardonnay Pratt Vineyard RRV 2013

With 5 years under impeccable cellar conditions, this gloriously silky and buttery nectar tastes like liquid gold! Simultaneously pristine, refreshing, and oh-so satisfying, this inaugural release promises to deliver massive satisfaction for years to come. Framed by brilliant freshness, it evolves with complex flavors of apple, pear, lemon curd, nectarine, dried apricot, mineral, vanilla bean,... Read Full Review
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Trujillo Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2015

YES, this opulent new release actually tastes like ‘velvet’…or at least what we would imagine red crushed velvet should taste like! Full-throttle flavors include crème de cassis, blueberry, Christmas spice with lightly toasted oak plus a hint of melted dark chocolate perfectly integrated into a seamlessly elegant and plushy texture. The galaxy of flavors on... Read Full Review
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Dark Night of the Soul Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2014

Deep garnet-purple colored, this remarkable gem offers up gorgeous wild blueberries, crushed blackcurrants and redcurrant notes with touches of lavender, violets, and stargazer lilies on the bouquet. The full-bodied palate is harmonious and animated with ripe, grainy tannins and wonderful depth, finishing majestically with exotic spices.  You are immediately taken by the fineness of the... Read Full Review