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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Exhibiting the garnet hue and floral aromas typical to high class Barbaresco, this little Langhe over-delivers for the price. Deep and dark, the palate is packed with blueberry, cut flowers, and baking spices. Silky smooth, with well-integrated structure, the finish goes on and on. This beauty is ready to go right now, but will continue...
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Undoubtedly the most opulent Super Tuscan we ve sampled this year, this gem is astonishingly rich, deep and powerful. Features beautifully decadent dark fruit, Italian espresso with layers of blackberries, blueberries, cassis, spices, cocoa and sweet toasted oak. Full and velvety, with wonderful length. Enjoy now (after decanting) through 2018. 95 The 2006 Pietradonice (Cabernet...
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This impressive release sets a new standard among boutique winery Napa Cabernet blends under $30 because it’s so deliciously smooth and full of ‘body’….but won’t cost you an ‘arm and a leg’! The Cabernet blend featuring superb richness, structure, depth and tantalizing flavors that include blackberry plums, fruit, semi-sweet cocoa, fresh herbs and a tannin...
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A big, powerhouse of a wine, packed with of dark berries, sandalwood and spices, with layer after layer of complexity giving length and depth. Sweet blackberry and mulberry qualities and intense floral and spicecake character add intrigue. This complex, opulent, full-bodied 2008 should drink well for a decade or more.
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With stunning balance, this sumptuous Pinot offers a glorious nose of dried bing cherries, pomegranate, and faint rose petal. On the palate it offers copious red fruits lined with silky fine grained tannins framing an overall captivating experience. Bing cherry, cranberry, and exotic spices including hints of lavender and acacia flower flow through the palate...
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Featuring impeccably balanced ripe tropical fruit from prime Sonoma Coast vineyards comibined with the precision of a great grand cru white Burgundy {not surprising given Morlet’s French roots and experience at Peter Michael}. If you love elegant pineapple, creamy vanilla, and lemon oil characteristics reminiscent of the finest Kistler or even Marcassin Cult Chardonnays. Starting...
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Carte Blanche delivers the panache of full throttle Napa fruit in Bordeaux style Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. This gem flaunts gorgeous purity, with a profound offering of ripe, fleshy currant, black cherry, blackberry, and elegant minerality guaranteed to thrill both Napa collectors and Bordeaux aficionados. The finish delivers sublime new French...
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This deliciously unique blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and a dash of Charbono, Petite Sirah, and Petit Verdot delivers an impressive experience that defies the relatively low price (compared to similarly high quality blends). This new discovery delivers the intoxicating personality of a big Zin combined with the complexity of a serious Cabernet; ideal...
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One of the finest examples of a classic Napa Cabernet we ve tasted this year. This beautiful wine weaves together pure Napa fruit, spice, and texture in a seamlessly balanced experience. The classic fruit profile is aided with notes of cut flowers and mint, providing lift and freshness that one expects from cult-level Cabernet. Enjoy...
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The remarkably tiny bubbles stand out from the start. A fruity aroma and bouquet with a smooth yeasty nose lead to elegant flavors of creamy almond and hazelnut that shine through at the beginning. hint of crisp apple and fresh pear on the rich, powerful finish end this trancendental experience.
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