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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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Brooks Note Pinot Noir Weir Vineyard 2012
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Brooks Note Pinot Noir Weir Vineyard 2012

A delightfully expressive bouquet packed with cherry blossom, red and black berries, and high-toned minerality.

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Morlet Pinot Noir Coteaux Nobles 2012
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Morlet Pinot Noir Coteaux Nobles 2012

Gorgeous and immensely enjoyable now, the flavors will continue to expand gracefully for 5 – 7 years if you’re patient enough to wait.

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Peacock Pinot Noir Martinelli Ranch 2008
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Peacock Pinot Noir Martinelli Ranch 2008

Dense, deep and rich, this full mesmerizing Pinot features opulent fruit on the front palate while maintaining an ageworthy elegance for enjoyment over the next 5 years (for anyone that can wait that long).

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Benovia Pinot Noir Cohn Vineyard 2011
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Benovia Pinot Noir Cohn Vineyard 2010

Year after year this site has a hallmark of an ethereally-floral aromatic quality, with sensual texture, minerality and an impressive length…

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Lloyd Cellars Chardonnay 2012
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Lloyd Cellars Chardonnay 2012

Big, rich, and an evolution from his Rombauer roots, winemaker Rob Lloyd continues to astound us with his gold standard style Chardonnay.

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Jones Family Cabernet Sauvignon the Sisters 2011
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Jones Family Cabernet Sauvignon the Sisters 2011

An impressive offering under $100, the 2011 Jones demonstrates the virtues of attentive vineyard work and craftsmanship from a winemaker hitting his stride in Napa today.

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Fort Ross Pinot Noir Reserve 2007
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Fort Ross Pinot Noir Reserve 2007

For those of us who can’t wait long enough to age our Pinots, this is a rare treat!

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Carte Blanche Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2011
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Carte Blanche Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2011

Consistently one of the finest Chardonnays produced from the Sonoma Coast, it packs in pure California fruit with Burgundy-like precision.

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Kelly Fleming Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2011
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Kelly Fleming Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2011

The plush tannins make this gem approachable now (decanting recommended) and well positioned to age gracefully for the next 5 – 7 years in your cellar.

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Checkerboard Cabernet King's Row Napa 2010
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Checkerboard Cabernet King’s Row Napa 2010

The 2010 King’s Row will go down in history as one of the classic Cabernet releases from this illustrious vintage.

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