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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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Domaine Heitz-Lochardet Chassagne 1er Maltroye 2014
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Domaine Heitz-Lochardet Chassagne 1er Maltroye 2014

Offering an array of aromas in the bouquet…

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Buccella Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2013

This is consistently one of the most profound Napa Cabernets available as it delivers ‘Cult’ quality for less than half those lofty prices.

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Amuse Bouche Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2013

Offering a sumptuous palate that delivers waves of dark fruit, spice and a core of minerality, this wine culminates in a remarkable finish (30+ seconds) across a velvety smooth texture.

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Ramey Chardonnay Platt 2012

Showing a gorgeous texture and sensational purity of fruit, it offers of aromas of Meyer lemon, yellow orchard fruit, and bracing minerality.

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Mayacamas Chardonnay Mt. Veeder 2013

Presenting a lovely silky texture and a complex fruit profile, the 2013 Mayacamas is a serious wine in every sense of the word.

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Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder 2012

Dark and brooding in the glass, the 2012 Mt. Brave Cabernet offers up seductive aromas of dark fruit, roasted espresso and spice.

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Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Terra di Promissio 2014

This majestic new 2014 Williams-Selyem already delivers full-throttle thrills now and promises years of grandeur ahead.

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Textbook Proprietary Red Napa “Page Turner” 2012

The new Page Turner from Textbook is a must-have for all collectors who have been following this under-the-radar producer.

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Lewis Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa 2013

This new 2013 Reserve Cabernet displays a silky smooth texture, deftly balanced with a voluptuous core of dark cherry and cassis on the front palate with hints of black currant and distinguished baking spices.

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Avenging Angel Pinot Noir 2013
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Avenging Angel Pinot Noir 2013

Dark, powerful, yet with finesse, it offers a lovely bouquet of maraschino cherries, plum, and forest floor.

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