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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

Flanagan Chardonnay Ritchie 2015

Full-bodied and richly textured on the palate, focused layers of Meyer lemon, orange, dried apricot around a core of captivating minerality. Read Full Review →
96 Points

Nicolas-Jay Pinot Noir Willamette 2014

Opening with a broad and expressive bouquet, the 2014 Nicolas-Jay offers up intense cherry, blackberry, and baking spice notes. Read Full Review →
95 Points

Herman Story Syrah Nuts & Bolts 2015

Notes of creme de cassis, melted licorice, caramelized meats, pepper and crushed flowers evolve into a full-bodied, voluptuous and hedonistic experience. Read Full Review →
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Pierre Gaillard St. Joseph Rouge 2014

Light on its feet, notes of plum and cherry intermingle with pleasant earthiness and minerality that culminates in a delightful spicy finish. Read Full Review →
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Flanagan Pinot Noir Sunchase 2014

On the palate, the fruit profile is more dark red plum and tart cherry with hints of brown sugar and subtle almond extract notes. Read Full Review →
98 Points

Vineyard House Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2012

The palate is commanding, but deftly balanced and focused, featuring lavish amounts of black currant, plum, baking spice and obsession-inducing hints of toasted caramel plus dark chocolate brownies on the extensive finish. Read Full Review →
96 Points

Georges Vernay Conderieu Chailees de l’Enfer 2011

The bouquet displays intense tropical and floral notes packed with honeysuckle, passion fruit, pear, and melon. Read Full Review →
96 Points

Champagne Francois Lecompte 1er Brut 2009

The bouquet displays dried fruit, fresh pineapple and spring flowers. Read Full Review →
96 Points

Ken Brown Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2013

A tour de force, this exquisite example of Pinot Noir from the highly pedigreed Santa Rita Hills appellation shows off waves of dark berries, black plum, dried tea leaves, cranberry, hints of toasty oak and then culminates in a 40 second finish. Read Full Review →
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Behrens Cabernet Sauvignon Homeland 2013

The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Homeland is another blockbuster Cabernet with an inky purple color, sweet crème de cassis and blackberry fruit, licorice, truffle, stunning concentration and a multi-dimensional mouthfeel. Read Full Review →
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