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 →
AP Vin Pinot Noir Ridgetop Vyd  2010
96 Points

AP Vin Pinot Noir Ridgetop Vyd  2010

A dense, rich, full-bodied style, with aromas of fresh raspberry cobbler and strawberry shortcake. On the palate it features dazzling Christmas spice, ripe black cherry, rhubarb and dark raspberry flavors with a silky smooth texture and billowy tannins. Read Full Review →
AP Vin Pinot Noir Keefer 2009
94 Points

AP Vin Pinot Noir Keefer 2009

This racy, voluptuous Pinot is not for the faint of heart! Ruby color and deep red cherry aromas lead to a scintillating experience featuring rich, ripe, and comple juicy red cherry flavors with cinnamon notes, sweet oak, and minerals across a silky texture; good structure and balance; long finish. This is a bold Pinot that... Read Full Review →
AP Vin Pinot Noir Keefer 2008
93 Points

AP Vin Pinot Noir Keefer 2008

Medium ruby color; deep red cherry aromas with spice and cinnamon notes; rich, ripe, complex, juicy red cherry flavors with earthy, cinnamon notes; sweet oak, silky texture; good structure and balance; long finish. Rich, silky Pinot with the classic juicy Keefer Ranch fruit. Read Full Review →
AP Vin Pinot Noir Kanzler 2008
95 Points

AP Vin Pinot Noir Kanzler 2008

Dazzling dark cherry, exotic spices, and creamy strawberries are pronounced in the beginning while a captivating hint of creamy caramel and mocha (extremely rare in a Pinot Noir) flavors carries through on the opulent finish. My goodness this tremendously impressive young bottling is a delicious wine now (decant minimum 1 hour) and should expand in... Read Full Review →
AP Vin Pinot Noir Garys’ Vyd SLH 2011
95 Points

AP Vin Pinot Noir Garys’ Vyd SLH 2011

Deftly crafted, ripe, powerful, vibrant (!), and balanced, this flashy new Pinot features an abundance of fresh cherry, blueberry and blackberry flavors that are pure and long. Tremendously silky mouth-feel with polished tannins, it an exotic and exuberant experience to savor now through 2017. Read Full Review →
Antucura Gran Vin Cabernet Blend 2006
94 Points

Antucura Gran Vin Cabernet Blend 2006

Gorgeous aromas of cherry blossom, baking spices, cassis, boysenberry, and black cherry lead to lovely dark fruit on the palate with black currants, cocoa, warm stones that gives way to a ultra plush and silky finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec. Read Full Review →
Antica Terra Pinot Noir Willamette 2007
94 Points

Antica Terra Pinot Noir Willamette 2007

This is a racy wine that will reward those with the patience to indulge in it over the course of an evening. Persistent fruit flavors cradle an intricate mixture of spice and oak – all carried by that luxurious silky texture that Pinot lovers are always on the look out for. This gorgeous Pinot will... Read Full Review →
Antica Terra Pinot Noir Willamette 2006
93 Points

Antica Terra Pinot Noir Willamette 2006

This is a racy wine that will reward those with the patience to indulge in it over the course of an evening. Persistent fruit flavors cradle an intricate mixture of spice and oak – all carried by that luxurious creamy texture that Pinot lovers are always on the look out for. If you’re drinking it... Read Full Review →
Andeluna Limited Reserve Malbec 2004
94 Points

Andeluna Limited Reserve Malbec 2004

Remarkably elegant yet exotic tasting, this is the finest quality Malbec we’ve discovered this year! Lusciuos deep flavors of plum, dried black cherries and currant provide a base for soft, savory spice seasonings deftly melded together with elegant and plush tannins that bode well for aging 3 – 5 years, peaking around 2010 in our... Read Full Review →