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 →
Ancien Pinot Noir RRV 2009
95 Points

Ancien Pinot Noir RRV 2009

The nose and palate mirror one another with repeating themes of concentrated dark fruits and rich, earthy spices. Black cherry, plums, blackberry, cassis, strawberry pie, and candied violet layer over top of hidden whiffs of cherry cola, cinnamon, tilled earth, holiday spice, and aromatic tobaccos on the nose. Similar dark and juicy fruit flavors explode... Read Full Review →
Ancien Pinot Noir 2008
96 Points

Ancien Pinot Noir 2008

Dense, deep and rich as cashmere this mesmerizing nectar features gobs of vibrant red fruit including raspberry and fresh strawberry plus one of the most seductive creamy/caramel oak finish we have ever sampled. Read Full Review →
Anaba Pinot Noir Gaps Crown 2010
95 Points

Anaba Pinot Noir Gaps Crown 2010

This deeply colored and richly aromatic pinot leads to intense notes of black currants, rich blackberry, and mocha on the palate. This is extracted yet refined, built for the long run though delicious now thanks to the lightly toasted oak barrels. Sweet and jammy, yet balanced with a delightfully silky finish with polished tannins. Absolutely... Read Full Review →
Ampelos Pinot Noir Fiddlestix 2007
95 Points

Ampelos Pinot Noir Fiddlestix 2007

Beautiful aromatic lead to a rich blend of cherries, lush strawberry pie and a hint of sweet tobacco on the palate. Finishes with a blueberry and wild berry mix with more cherries capping off the nose. Made in a rich Burgundian style with full throttle California fruit which bodes well for supreme enjoyment over the... Read Full Review →
Ampelos Pinot Noir Fiddlestix 2006
93 Points

Ampelos Pinot Noir Fiddlestix 2006

Fresh and vibrant, this new Ampelos is a guaranteed thriller with a distinct wild berry-boysenberry-strawberry mix of fruit and a hint of cherry pie and captivating toffee and tobacco on the finish. Fiddlestix always delivers when we re looking for a home run Pinot Noir to enhance a wide variety of menus….or simply enjoy with... Read Full Review →
Amapola Creek Zinfandel Monte Rosso 2007
95 Points

Amapola Creek Zinfandel Monte Rosso 2007

The gnarly old vines at Monte Rosso Vineyard produced a wine with depth of fruit and subtle nuances befitting its venerable origins. This remarkable fruit enabled us to make a truly distinctive Zinfandel. The wine was aged for 17 months in a combination of new and seasoned French and American oak barrels. This beautifully balanced... Read Full Review →
Amapola Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
95 Points

Amapola Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

This concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon displays a harmonious medley of intense fruit aromas, including ripe blackberry, black cherry, boysenberry, plum and currant with hints of mocha and spice. Wonderful weight in the mouth and firm structure give way to supple, velvety textures and layers of dark berry flavors that are rich and vibrant, long-lasting and impeccably... Read Full Review →
Amapola Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
97 Points

Amapola Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

This dense, concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon displays a wealth of intense black cherry, blackberry, currant and cassis aromas. Silky and seamless on the palate, the wine reveals complex layers of luscious black fruit flavors that meld with oak nuances and polished, ripe tannins throughout a remarkably persistent finish. Enjoy tonight (after decanting 1 hour) or anytime... Read Full Review →