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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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93 Points

Brown Estate Zinfandel Napa 2013

The palate is unctuous and loaded with flashy red and black berries, cedar, and a bright, persistent finish.

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95 Points

Cavus Cabernet Sauvignon Stag’s Leap 2010

The palate is loaded with red and black currant, creme de cassis, graphite and mixed red fruits on the finish.

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96 Points

Red Car Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard 2012

This prodigious Chardonnay shows classic notes of Meyer lemon, hazelnut, toasted almonds and spring flowers.

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98 Points

Lewis Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa 2012

This opulent treasure is decadent and delicious for gratification tonight, plus promises to thrill as a ‘go to’ winner in your cellar for years to come!

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96 Points

Kistler Chardonnay Sonoma Mtn. 2013

The 2013 Sonoma Mtn. Chardonnay balances a glassy richness with crisp minerality that feels incredibly fresh on the palate.

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96 Points

Red Car Fort Ross Estate Pinot Noir 2012

A bouquet packed with black fruit and violets leaps from the glass.

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The Prisoner Merlot Thorn 2012
94 Points

The Prisoner Merlot Thorn 2012

This new project from The Prisoner winemaking team is a welcome addition to an already outstanding portfolio.

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97 Points

Barbour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2012

This is a fully ripe, robust Cabernet that offers up a billowy bouquet of ripe black cherries, blackberry pie, and toasted pecan.

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96 Points

Gandona Cabernet Sauvignon Encosta 2012

Bold and complex, the 2012 Encosta shows classic Cabernet character from start to finish.

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97 Points

Tor Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard 2013

This awe-inspiring new release from Tor delivers an exquisite California Chardonnay experience.

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