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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Opening with a flamboyant nose and densely integrated flavors of cedar, cassis, black cherry and blackberry this wine ends with a hugely satisfying and powerful finish of coffee, caramel and dark chocolate. Already well aged this beauty will thrill tonight (after decanting ½ hour) but should age well for 3 – 5 years, peaking around...
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A beautifully perfumed nose of wild berries and cherry lead to robust flavors of dark berry and hazelnut, cherry, raspberry and cassis offered up with a brightness that is perfectly balanced by silky tannins. The finish is plush with impeccable balance and length.
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A saturated ruby color in the glass; aromas are rich, deep and earthy, with plenty of black fruits and delicate notes of vanilla. Elegant and precise on the palate, showing great structure and supple tannins. All work is done by hand and it shows all the way through the long, silky finish.
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A great aging wine, with a striking yellow color rich in golden undertones. The delicate bouquet pushes hazelnuts, dates and candied fruits and a slight vanilla scent. On the palate the Chardonnay predominates with a sumptuous glossy texture with mandarin marmalade, toasted nuts, and a fantastic balance. Crisp acidity keeps it from getting cloying, but...
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The mountaintop vineyards produce complex red wine grapes with an exquisite array of dark fruit flavors combined with luscious tannins that make this wine built to last!
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This sparkler positively shimmers on the palate with layers of silky-textured, perfumed fruit that come to life in a gorgeous display of class, ideal for celebrations tonight or anytime over the next decade. It reveals a complex nose of apples, yeast, nuts, toast, and notes of candied lemon. Medium-bodied and rich, this nectar is big,...
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The staggeringly rich, complex, harmonious, impeccably well-balanced 2007 Proprietary Red Estate exhibits aromas of spring flowers, cedarwood, Asian spices, licorice, blueberries, and blackberries. distinct liqueur of minerals buttresses the full-bodied, massive concentration, giving an overall impression of elegance, purity, and harmony. This is another seamless tour de force in winemaking. It should drink well for...
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The Durell vineyard is so distinct, it would certainly be ranked as a Premier Cru if California had such designations. The bouquet is bursting with aromas of tropical fruit, grilled pineapple, and white peach. The palate is rich and opulent, with full layers of lemon cream, green apple, butterscotch, and toasted pastry. Durrell s classic...
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This wine is a powerhouse effort that combines the age-ability of the finest grand cru Burgundy with full throttle, gloriously rich Sonoma Chardonnay fruit. The galaxy of flavors includes luscious vanilla, exotic minerality, honeysuckle, crème brulee, as well as impressive delineation for its opulent style. Ultra-smooth and succulent, a symphony of ripe tropical fruit flavors...
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A delicate, aromatic wine, with gorgeous aromas that include orange marmalade and honeysuckle. Captivating flavors include buttered croissant, ripe pear, and tropical notes that are well-focused and balanced across a seamlessly smooth texture finishing with a hint of hazelnut. Enjoy now through 2013.
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