100 Points

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CIRQ Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2021

This is an awe-inspiring example of Pinot Perfection that simply must be tasted to believed. Three-dimensional aromas of ripe cherry, bright red berries, and spices. Layers of bright red fruit on the palate and a towering structure that puts this into a category of its own when compared to its peers. So much charisma in... Read Full Review →
96+ Points

Baraveou Bandol Rose 2025

Captivates with layers of bright strawberry, dried berries, and a touch of Provençal herbs. A lush, mouthcoating texture gives way to refreshing notes of cantaloupe, strawberries, and orange rind, balancing richness with vibrancy. Hints of watermelon and a touch of earthiness add intrigue, while the lingering raspberry cream finish leaves a lasting impression. Both refined... Read Full Review →
97 Points

Arietta Sauvignon Blanc On the White Keys 2024

The alluring bouquet quickly blossoms with white flowers, passion fruit, apricot, lychee and lime, joined by nuances of crushed stone, toasted hazelnut and firm white peach. The palate is deliciously refreshing with bright acidity, wrapped in a creamy, almost chewy texture, while pronounced French oak adds richness and savory complexity through the long, peach-laced mineral... Read Full Review →
100 Points

Bob Cabral Pinot Noir Troubadour 2020

Simply stated, this vintage of Cabral’s Troubadour Pinot is flawless and tremendous fun to drink! Bold, delicious, and remarkably balanced, offering an effortless sense of sophistication that satisfies with every sip. Rich notes of ripe plum, black cherry, and baking spice unfold alongside earthy undertones, creating a wine of uncommon depth and presence. Bright hints... Read Full Review →
99 Points

Bob Cabral Pinot Noir Fillmore 2018

The concentrated flavors of red plum, raspberry and bright tangerine are absolutely electric on the palate. This is the most energetic Pinot I’ve tasted from this lineup and it is a showstopper with its refreshingly bright fruit and deep layers of ripe fruit. Wildly enjoyable from the first sip and only gets more rewarding as... Read Full Review →
99 Points

Domaine Chandon de Briailles Corton Bressandes Grand Cru 2019

After a few years of cellar time, 2019 is clearly another triumph for this vigneron, still largely undiscovered in America. This majestic red will provide flashy thrills tonight for its freshness and mature into even more sublime pleasure over the next 3–5 years. This bold red features a luxuriously smooth texture plus a captivating array... Read Full Review →
96+ Points

Domaine Albert Joly Puligny Montrachet Vieilles Vignes 2024

A beautifully expressive Puligny with a deep golden hue and an exotic, floral perfume of ripe pear, quince, fresh herbs and ginger. Full-bodied and richly textured, yet remarkably cool, crisp and mineral-driven, with a vivid saline streak running through. Layers of orchard fruit, spice and crushed stone build across the palate before resolving into a... Read Full Review →
99 Points

Detert Family Vineyards Cabernet Franc East Block 2022

The East Block Cabernet Franc has emerged as one of Napa Valley’s great trophies, and with good reason. Tom Detert proudly has more of his coveted plot of the original To-Kalon planted to Cabernet Franc than to Sauvignon. The wine itself is massive, and unmistakably To-Kalon in fruit character. There’s loads of dark berry and... Read Full Review →
100 Points

Dana Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Lotus 2023

An absolutely majestic Lotus, combining extraordinary richness with an almost ethereal sense of grace. Voluptuous layers of dark fruit glide across the palate, accented by cocoa, tobacco, warm earth and a subtle saline minerality, while flashes of citrus skin bring unexpected lift. The texture is phenomenal: broad and luxurious yet beautifully structured, with fine, grainy... Read Full Review →
98 Points

Continuum Cabernet Blend Novicium 2018

Deep garnet-purple colored, this majestic library release offers up a plethora of fresh garden herbs and well balanced fruit flavors including blueberries, crushed blackcurrants and hints of of lavender, violets, and stargazer lilies on the bouquet. The velvety smooth and rich texture features fine tannins, spectacular depth of dark fruit notes, and a lengthy finish... Read Full Review →
100 Points

Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon Poetry 2023

A truly stunning new discovery, the Poetry 2023 is intensely flavorful with deep dark fruit, a divinely silky smooth texture, and an overall freshness that reminds me of far pricier Napa Cult wines and Bordeaux’s left bank (in prime vintages). Similar to the most elite 2023 Napa Cabernet, this magnificent effort displays a cornucopia of... Read Full Review →