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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 →
Bernard Magrez Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2007
97 Points

Bernard Magrez Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2007

This perfectly balanced masterpiece features a galaxy of captivating flavors including oppulent blackberry, liqueur of cassis, violet, dark chocolate and toffee. luxurious, molten ganache concentration, with exotic spices and vanilla oak all while remaining in 100% perfect harmony (a trademark quality of this gifted master craftsman). Luscious and hedonistic, it finishes with espresso, cocoa and... Read Full Review →
Bernard Magrez Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2005
97 Points

Bernard Magrez Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2005

Intense yet perfectly balanced, this is chock full of raspberry, liqueur of cassis, violet, chocolate and toffee on the nose. An almost glycerin concentration, with bright acidity and a floral element lifting the flavors of dark berries, sweet spices and chocolatey oak. Luscious yet haunting it finishes with espresso, cocao and polished tannins. Perfectly aged... Read Full Review →
Benovia Zinfandel Sonoma 2008
95 Points

Benovia Zinfandel Sonoma 2008

Lively aromas of vine-ripened blackberries and kirsch liquor are followed by flavors reminiscent of fresh-baked blackberry pie and fresh-cracked white pepper. This succulent wine has a multi-layered texture, with sweet luscious tannins and a long finish. Read Full Review →
Benovia Pinot Noir Cohn Vineyard 2011
96 Points

Benovia Pinot Noir Cohn Vineyard 2011

The medium ruby color is joined by gorgeously intense aromas of spring flowers, Queen Anne cherries with delightfully alluring notes of strawberry rhubarb pie and holiday spices. Year after year this site has a hallmark of an ethereally-floral aromatic quality, with sensual texture, minerality and an impressive length for a seductive, complex experience to be... Read Full Review →
Benovia Chardonnay Russian River 2010
94 Points

Benovia Chardonnay Russian River 2010

This delicious Chardonnay is bursting with aromas of lemon custard, white peach and Asian pear. The lively aromatics are followed by equally intense flavors and an elegant finish. Fourteen months of French oak aging add hints of vanilla bean, roasted hazelnut and baking spice to this intriguing and complex wine. Lip-smacking delicious! Read Full Review →
Bello Chardonnay Napa 2011
94 Points

Bello Chardonnay Napa 2011

Sweet apricot, bright minerality, lemon pie filling, full and lively, tangering, long finish. Pear, melon, peach, toasted almond, vanilla, lychee, big rich attack, creme brulee, orange, toffee, with almond and melon in a long finish. – Read Full Review →
Belle Glos Pinot Noir Clark and Telephone 2008
94 Points

Belle Glos Pinot Noir Clark and Telephone 2008

This new release is so big and powerful we call it the Cabernet-lovers Pinot. Wow! Complex, rich & silky smooth fruit cascade across your palate featuring a luxurious texture plus deliciously well integrated layers of everything we love in California’s most oppulent Pinots creamy strawberries, caramel, raspberries, and a hint of exotic spices on the... Read Full Review →
Belle Glos Pinot Noir Clark and Telephone 2006
93 Points

Belle Glos Pinot Noir Clark and Telephone 2006

Classic combination of Burgundy complexity + delectable California fruit. Complex, rich smoky fruit cascade across your palate featuring a silky smooth texture with opulent layers of everything we love in California’s biggest Pinots succulent dark fruit, Indian spices, dried spices, and a hint of black tea and tobacco leaf on the sultry finish. This is... Read Full Review →
Beau Vigne Chardonnay Persuasion 2008
94 Points

Beau Vigne Chardonnay Persuasion 2008

Big and luscious, Persuasion offers a nose of honey, melon, hints of lavender. On the palate savor orange marmalade, pears, and beautiful tropical notes of mango, papaya, and peaches with a long bright and clear finish. real Russian River Valley stunner. No virus found in this incoming message. Read Full Review →