100 Points

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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 →
C Donatiello Pinot Noir RRV 2010
95 Points

C Donatiello Pinot Noir RRV 2010

Intense nose with spice, dried cranberries, cola, mocha and cherries leads to a sultry and opulent palate of raspberry and rhubarb which give way to flavors of cinnamon and chocolate with an intoxicating finish laced with caramel. Bright acidity keeps it from getting cloying, highlighting the best this gem has to offer. Read Full Review →
C Donatiello Chardonnay Peters Vineyard RRV 2009
94 Points

C Donatiello Chardonnay Peters Vineyard RRV 2009

Sumptuous notes of Gravenstein apple, banana, citrus oil and grapefruit rind with distinct traces of fresh pastry dough leap entice and thrill out of the glass. The impressive core includes bright fresh fruit, apricot marmalade with a hint of crisp minerality to make this a refreshing Summer thriller. This Chardonnay delivers harmonious balance and freshness. Read Full Review →
California Wine Advisors
93 Points

Bure Chardonnay Blend Malena 2009

Packed with tropical fruit and an elegantly glossy texture, this Bordeaux-inspired white wine blend departs boldly from all expectations and delivers a rich, fruit-driven experience that will undoubtedly thrill California Chardonnay lovers that often crave something a little different. Read Full Review →
California Wine Advisors
95 Points

Bure Cabernet Sauvignon Majesty Blend 2008

This new Buré Cabernet blend features bold and rich dark fruit including deftly balanced blackberry, cassis, black cherry, leathery tobacco, and a hint of toffee from the new French oak. The plush tannins are extremely well balanced across an silky smooth texture and mouth coating flavors of cocoa and baking spices that linger on the... Read Full Review →
California Wine Advisors
95 Points

Bure Cabernet Sauvignon Majesty Blend 2007

Yet another testament to the remarkable quality of the 2007 vintage, this new Buré Cabernet blend (includes Cabernet Franc, and Merlot) is dense and rich with a strong backbone of dark fruit including deftly balanced blueberry, juicy plums, leathery tobacco, and creamy vanilla oak. The youthful tannins introduce this impressive wine’s age-worthy potential deftly melded... Read Full Review →
93 Points

Bure Cabernet Sauvignon Majesty Blend 2006

The premier offering of Cabernet Sauvignon from Buré Family combines 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Merlot to create a wine that is dense and rich with a strong backbone of black currant and licorice. This wine delivers a deft balance of blueberry, tobacco and youthful tannins that reveal the wine’s power with... Read Full Review →
98 Points

Bure Cabernet Sauvignon Duration 2009

This new Buré Cabernet blend (20% Cabernet Franc) is dense, rich and hedonistic with a strong backbone of dark fruit including deftly balanced blueberry, juicy plums, leathery tobacco, and creamy vanilla from the new French oak. The profound tannins introduce this impressive wine’s pedigree….all deftly melded together within an silky smooth texture and mouth coating... Read Full Review →
95 Points

Buccella Mica Cabernet Napa 2006

Perfectly balanced. Mica is rich and elegant, layered with lush blackberry and ripe red-cherries with subtle hints of espresso, dark chocolate and toffee. Well integrated oak flavors, velvety mouth-coating tannins and a long lingering finish. Read Full Review →