28 Wine Reviews Found

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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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Platt Vineyard Chardonnay Estate Reserve 2024

Once again, we were dazzled by this rising star Chardonnay. Wow! The plethora of perfectly balanced fruit flavors (e.g. dried apricot and Honeycrisp apples) plus ethereal nuances of lightly toasted oak, Filbert nuts, and flakey pastry on the finish. Since we were judging this white wine un-labeled (a.k.a. ‘blind’) several members assumed the 100% pristine... Read Full Review →
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Vérité Sauvignon Blanc Le Diamant 2024

If Tiffany’s crafted a rare wine, it would aspire to the same level of pleasure and sophistication as this debut Sauvignon Blanc. After sampling the new Vérité “Le Diamant,” the name made perfect sense to me. This 100-point jewel “shimmers in the glass with the brilliance of cut diamonds and tastes every bit as luxurious, combining the deliciously refreshing... Read Full Review →
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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 →
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To-Kalon Vineyard Co Cabernet Sauvignon Highest Beauty 2021

The 2021 Highest Beauty is the best vintage yet of this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from this special site. Dense, chewy and magnificently-layered, it features dark berry flavors and captivating mineral and tobacco notes. At first, I found it very intellectual and serious, but as it opened up it became more playful and downright exuberant with... Read Full Review →
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Lail Sauvignon Blanc Georgia 2022

This flawless white wine boasts a symphony of alluring notes and is a strong candidate for the most delicious mouth-watering American Sauvignon Blanc we’ve judged. The new Georgia bottling (a best-barrel bottling) is simply magnificent from the beginning with a bouquet of fresh magnolia flowers, star jasmine, and lemon zest. Obsession-inducing notes of passionfruit, kiwi, honeysuckle,... Read Full Review →
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Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2019

The Eisele 2019 is already an awe-inspiring thriller following two years of deep time in the cellar prior to release. Built like a thoroughbred, this enthusiastic young Cabernet blend offers a distinguished experience now and will continue to dazzle throughout this decade. The cashmere-like texture introduces notes of voluptuous dark fruit, baking spices, and hints... Read Full Review →