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 →
Amalie Robert Pinot Noir Oregon 2006
94 Points

Amalie Robert Pinot Noir Oregon 2006

Aromas of crushed wild raspberries, rose petals and nutmeg introduce a palate rich with cherries and strawberries. The core of sweet fruit and underbrush is punctuated with dried lavender and cocoa. Super silky texture and velvety tannins round out an exceptionally juicy pinot. Read Full Review →
94 Points

Alysian Pinot Noir Hallberg Vyd RRV 2007

Deep, succulent blackberry-blueberry aromas lead to rich and expansive dark-fruit flavors, which are framed by lavish oak and medium- firm tannins. Though this wine never strays from its varietal identity, it displays a bit more extract and substance than is typical. Though incredibly generous in its depth and flavor, it is the structure of this... Read Full Review →
Altocedro Reserva Malbec 2008
95 Points

Altocedro Reserva Malbec 2008

Ripe and very well-focused, with a rock-solid core of weighty flavors that include blackberry, fig and raspberry ganache flavors layered with alluring cocoa powder, incense and mesquite notes. The long, racy finish is silky smooth, allowing the rather fleshy structure of the wine to appear seamless. Drink now through 2015. –  Wine Spectator on Malbec... Read Full Review →
Altocedro Malbec Blend Desnudos 2004
97 Points

Altocedro Malbec Blend Desnudos 2004

This is a captivating wine that is both rich and concentrated, but focused, with a racy beam of raspberry ganache, blueberry, fig and plum fruit and freshly roasted coffee and vanilla bean notes. The velvety smooth finish just sails on for a full minute. The blend of Malbec and Tempranillo adds a deliciously exotic component... Read Full Review →
95 Points

Altamura Sangiovese Napa 2008

The rich ruby color is seductive. The nose boasts aromas of dried violets, dusty cocoa, and vanillin which leads to concentrated flavors of ripe dark fruit, bright berry and plum on the palate. It’s brightened by a lively acidity with a hint of cinnamon and notes of sweet cigar tobacco all toned by long smooth tannins. Read Full Review →
95 Points

Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Big Cabernet lovers will rejoice over this tremendous new release! Big, dense, dark and built for long term aging. This wine is intensely concentrated with a complex core of ripe black fruits, black olives followed by rich cocoa, and toasty walnuts seamlessly dance across the palate. The intense flavors are held together with the structure... Read Full Review →
93 Points

Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

At Porthos, we’ve been touting Frank Altamura’s massive Cabernets for years and now our esteemed friend Robert Parker jumped on the bandwagon awarding this new vintage a whopping , saying was blown away by the 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, which spent almost 34 months in 70% new French oak barrels. The wine is beautifully impressive, with... Read Full Review →
Alta Colina GSM Paso Robles 2009
96 Points

Alta Colina GSM Paso Robles 2009

Classic 95- Combining elegance and depth it shows good balance with richness and fine flavor. Aromas of wild berry and spice lead to layered, smoky blueberry and toasty vanilla flavors that finish with a zesty flourish of pepper. Grenache notes show through with black fruit, lavender, and a hint of cherry cola. Lush and ready... Read Full Review →
Alta Colina GSM Paso Robles 2008
95 Points

Alta Colina GSM Paso Robles 2008

Combining elegance and depth it shows good balance with richness and fine flavor. Aromas of wild berry and spice lead to layered, smoky blueberry and toasty vanilla flavors that finish with a zesty flourish of pepper. Grenache notes show through with black fruit, lavender, and a hint of cherry cola. Lush and ready to drink... Read Full Review →
Alta Colina Grenache Paso Robles 2009
96 Points

Alta Colina Grenache Paso Robles 2009

An opulent wine with lavender, exotic spice complimenting the crushed berry aromas launches forth with deep, dark fruit flavors and rich creamy vanilla notes. On the palate, the wine is dense and gives the impression of dark cherries combined with an enticing toffee component on the dazzling finish that makes a second glass virtually irresistible!... Read Full Review →