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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 →
95 Points

Alma Fria Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2012

The palate offers layers of pure berries and lavender that are highlighted with hints of truffle and earth tones. Read Full Review →
96 Points

LUTUM Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Gap’s Crown 2013

A dark and powerful Pinot that displays intense aromas of dark cherry, red berries, baking spice and floral notes. Read Full Review →
96 Points

Sodaro Cabernet Sauvignon Felicity Napa 2012

The bouquet is resplendent with black fruit, cocoa and spice box. The palate shows plenty of forward red and black current, but also sage, pipe tobacco and cut flowers. Read Full Review →
93 Points

Sass Pinot Noir 2011

Feminine and elegant, reflecting the cooler vintage, the 2011 Sass Pinot shows lovely rose petal and spice aromas. Read Full Review →
94 Points

Senses Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2012

Bringing together classic, pure fruit expressions with nuanced and multi-layered minerality, this Pinot truly has it all. Read Full Review →
96 Points

Bare Bottle Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2012

The Bare approaches with seductive aromatics of dark fruit and captivating spices. Read Full Review →
El Corteo Jumilla 2011
98 Points

El Corteo Jumilla 2011

Dense, dark hue in the glass, portending the luxuriously rich thrill-ride to come. Read Full Review →
97 Points

Futo Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

The 2011 Futo is clearly one of the best Cabs of the vintage; it really has everything one wants in a wine. Read Full Review →
94 Points

Farella Merlot Napa 2011

As it moves softly across the palate, it develops ripe plum, maraschino cherry, baking spice that surrounds a core of minerality that carries through to the very end. Read Full Review →
96 Points

RAEN Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Occidental 2013

This impressive new Pinot launches forth with intense aromas of red berries, strawberry, crushed stone and hints of black truffle. Read Full Review →
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