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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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Apriori cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2014
94 Points

Apriori Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2014

This wine is ready to go right now and will continue to be pleasurable…

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95 Points

Blue Farm Chardonnay RRV Laceroni 2013

There is stunning depth and a clean, bright minerality.

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96 Points

The Pacte Meursault 2012

This is a remarkably delicious wine and a tremendous value.

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Domaine Vincent Dureuil-Janthial Rully Raclot 2013

This is a must-have white Burg for every occasion .

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RAEN Pinot Noir Freestone Occidental Bodega Sonoma Coast 2014

The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, wonderful acidity and gloriously integrated oak thanks to ultra-rare barrels normally only available to Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC).

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93 Points

Pazzo Napa Blend 2013

Showing tons of fruit and great structure, this unique blend offers loads of cherry, strawberry, and chocolate aromas.

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97 Points

Lewis Chardonnay Barcaglia Lane Reserve 2014

A truly obsession-inducing Chardonnay with vivid fruit flavors masterfully balanced across a luxurious texture with an ethereal finish reminiscent of creme brûlée.

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95 Points

Siduri Pinot Noir Chehalem Mtns. 2012

The palate is fresh and lively, offering up ample fresh raspberry, red cherry, with hints of black tea, anise, and zesty minerality in the background.

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Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
95 Points

Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2013

Dense and concentrated, offering a sumptuous bouquet of black currant, anise, and cocoa powder.

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Gamba Zinfandel Starr Ranch 2012
95 Points

Gamba Zinfandel Starr Ranch 2012

Sultry flavors of ripe blueberry mingle with the vanilla and toffee as well as a silky, voluptuous, full-bodied, strikingly concentrated, pure Zin style.

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