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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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Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Estate 2012

The structure is monolithic right now... Read Full Review →
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Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne Montrachet VV 2014

This is a lovely bottle of wine right now that will become even more magnificent with another 3-4 years in the cellar. Read Full Review →
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Capture Proprietary Red Napa Alliance 2012

This is just hitting it’s stride and will continue to drink well for another decade. Read Full Review →
Chateau Gruaud Larose St. Julien Sarget 2000
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Chateau Gruaud Larose St. Julien Sarget 2000

The 2000 Sarget de Gruaud-Larose is sitting in its sweet spot after 16 years of aging. Read Full Review →
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Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse Pauillac 2009

The 2009 Grand Puy Ducasse is a full-bodied, opulent wine that is just hitting it’s ideal drinking window. Read Full Review →
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Gaja Barolo Dagromis 2012

This is a delight to drink now and will continue to age gracefully in the cellar for another decade or more! Read Full Review →
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Levy & McClellan Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2012

It doesn't get any better than 2012 Levy & McClellan Cabernet Sauvignon, a perfect wine. Read Full Review →
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Paradigm Merlot Napa Estate 2013

This is an impressive wine with big, yet fine, texture... Read Full Review →
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Gandona Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Encosta 2013

This supple wine is delicious now and will continue to deliver pleasure for another decade or so. Read Full Review →
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Poe Pinot Noir Sonoma Mountain Van der Kamp 2014

The 2014 Van der Kamp is elegant and silky smooth... Read Full Review →
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