8 Wine Reviews Found

  • Tasting Note: Cocoa
98 Points

Duckhorn “Discussion” Reserve Cabernet 2018

This seamless blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a dash of Cabernet Franc plus Petit Verdot is a testament to the superb quality a blue-chip winery can produce with some of the finest Estate vineyards in America! This captivating new release features nuanced aromatics of black cherry, dark chocolate, and cinnamon impeccably balanced with sophisticated... Read Full Review
98 Points

OVID Red Experiment N3.8 2018

The new Ovid Cabernet blend “Experiment N3.8” 2018 delivers a luxuriously smooth blend of bold and rich dark fruit + delightfully fresh tannins that provide sublime enjoyment now and bode well for pleasure for at least another decade. This Cabernet blend contains a dollop of Merlot which adds rich mocha and bakers chocolate flavors as... Read Full Review
99 Points

PerUs Proprietary Red Wine Alessio 2017

This massive wine is awe-inspiring with copious dark fruit and an alluring Lindt dark chocolate mint finish that is mesmerizing for a full minute. The cashmere-like silky tannins lead to a galaxy of sumptuous flavors include cassis, sage, raspberry, and cocoa. Savor every sip of this thoroughbred now (decanting recommended prior to 2021) through 2030. Read Full Review

Dumas Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2015

This flashy new discovery features velvety smooth tannins and opulent dark fruit flavors! Intensely satisfying hints of Valrhona cocoa and fresh fruit (currants, plums, blackberry) combine with tantalizing notes of balsamic, sage, pipe tobacco, and baking spices (cinnamon). The 60 second finish includes statuesque tannins balanced with luxurious new oak offering vanilla cream notes and... Read Full Review