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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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Avril CDP Clos des Papes 2009

Rich and delicious on the palate, showing notes of plum, black cherry, spice box.

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Biale Zinfandel Black Chicken Napa 2012

On the palate, it expansive and hedonistic, with a masterful balance between the black cherry and blueberry fruit and the anise, sweet spices, and mineral.

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Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2010
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Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2010

This jewel offers a flamboyant, showy, and ultra-impressive thrill ride! Full-throttle flavors include crème de cassis, blueberry, Christmas spice with opulent creamy vanilla Oak.

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Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2010

Incredible polish defines this landmark Napa Cabernet with high notes of dark red fruit, graphite, acacia, and winter spices cascading out of the glass.

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BRAND Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill 2009

The integrated tannins are fine and soft and lead to a lingering, velvety finish.

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Barrett & Barrett Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

This 2009 is loaded with personality and tremendous potential.

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Saxon Brown Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Durell 2010

The bouquet bursts with nectarine and white flowers.

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Domaine Pellé Menetou-Salon Les Blanchais 2012

The patient collector will be amazed at what this wine is going to turn into over the next 6-8 years.

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Valdez Pinot Noir RRV Ulises Valdez 2010

This seductive Pinot offers up ample red and dark fruit that is accentuated by spice and savory notes that is focused and well-structured with a long, elegant yet lively finish.

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Maggy Hawk Pinot Noir Anderson Valley Stormin 2010

Velvety tannins are accented with a gorgeous finish that demands attention.

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