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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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Macauley Zinfandel Napa Old Vine 2014

This enjoyable wine is ready to drink now, and will cellar age gracefully over the next 3-5 years.

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Sodaro Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Felicity 2013

his is a beautifully expressive wine that will please fans…

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Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Estate 2012

The structure is monolithic right now…

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Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne Montrachet VV 2014

This is a lovely bottle of wine right now that will become even more magnificent with another 3-4 years in the cellar.

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Capture Proprietary Red Napa Alliance 2012

This is just hitting it’s stride and will continue to drink well for another decade.

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Chateau Gruaud Larose St. Julien Sarget 2000
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Chateau Gruaud Larose St. Julien Sarget 2000

The 2000 Sarget de Gruaud-Larose is sitting in its sweet spot after 16 years of aging.

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Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse Pauillac 2009

The 2009 Grand Puy Ducasse is a full-bodied, opulent wine that is just hitting it’s ideal drinking window.

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Gaja Barolo Dagromis 2012

This is a delight to drink now and will continue to age gracefully in the cellar for another decade or more!

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Levy & McClellan Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2012

It doesn’t get any better than 2012 Levy & McClellan Cabernet Sauvignon, a perfect wine.

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Paradigm Merlot Napa Estate 2013

This is an impressive wine with big, yet fine, texture…

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