858 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Napa
98 Points

Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve du Dumas 2022

The enchanting new vintage of Textbook Dumas Reserve captures the true essence of Napa’s finest sources for Cabernet & Merlot! Once again, this exclusive, one-barrel-blend offers a magical combination of luxurious black & blue fruit to enjoy now (after decanting) plus the promise of guaranteed thrills for collectors that set aside a few bottles for... Read Full Review →
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The Crane Assembly Cabernet Sauvignon GB Crane 2015

The winemaker behind these magnificent wines is Dave Phinney, working from the Dr. George Beldon Crane Vineyard, which was first planted as a site in 1885. The new vintage is his best yet, full of decadent notes of current, plum, and toasted sweet spice, leading to a palate of opulent dark blackberry compote, chocolate, sage... Read Full Review →
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The Vineyard House Cabernet Sauvignon To-Kalon 2015

This deliciously juicy new release launches with notes of espresso, butterscotch, and dark Ghirardelli chocolate. The deep flavors cascade through superb fine tannins in endless tiers, plum, black currant, sage, blackberry, sweet tobacco, mineral, cherry, mocha, Indian pudding, oak and spice, all coming together in a minute-long finish. Reminds us of Harlan. Highly recommended. Read Full Review →
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TOR Chardonnay Torchiana 2022

Exotic bouquet of peaches, honey crisp apple pie, baking spices and honeysuckle leap from the glass of this of this vibrant young Chardonnay. Those flavors continue through the palate combined with a suave texture and notes of bosc pears, freshly baked croissant, white chocolate and tangy butterscotch. This delightfully refreshing Chardonnay should drink well for... Read Full Review →
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Yount Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon EPIC 2014

This best barrel selection from Celia Welch offers extravagant ripe blackberry and cassis fruit lead to alluring notes of dark cocoa and almonds on the lush mid-palate. Boldly exotic spice and blueberry pie flavors culminate with a prodigious finish highlighted by fresh tannins to enjoy (decanting recommended) now through the next 20 years. This is... Read Full Review →
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ZD Chardonnay Reserve 2017

Fans of the most classic California Chardonnay (Aubet, Pahlmeyer, Peter Michael, etc.) will swoon for this ultra-rich new discovery. Captivating aromas of jasmine and beeswax lead to lip-smacking butterscotch pudding notes plus sumptuous poached pears, grille pineapple and then a finish that reminds us of cotton candy or lemon pie with a graham cracker crust.... Read Full Review →
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Bryant Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2022

Dark, dense, and unapologetically powerful, the 2022 Estate Cabernet delivers rare finesse. The first impression is all ripe blackberries, dark cherry, and milk chocolate, wrapped in a structure of tight, sculpted tannins that hint at enormous long-term potential. As it opens, savory herbs, iron, and a profound minerality give this wine an unmistakably brawny character.... Read Full Review →
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Checkerboard Cabernet Sauvignon Aurora 2016

Wow! The cashmere-like texture reminds us of the best Harlan and Hundred Acre releases that we’ve sampled. Intensely satisfying hints of inky dark fruit (currants, plums, blackberry) combine with opulent notes of dark chocolate and pipe tobacco. The mind-bending finish features luxuriously creamy new oak and espresso guaranteed to dazzle now (decanting recommended) through 2030.... Read Full Review →
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Continuum Cabernet Blend 2022

This is the flashiest vintage of Continuum to date, providing captivating thrills from the alluring bouquet (lilies) to the memorable finish that lasts a full minute. Wow! We were awed by the intense dark fruit, notes of savory spices, and silky texture plus flawless balance which we’ve learned is Tim M’s trademark. The enchanting finish... Read Full Review →
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Fayard Cabernet Sauvignon Martinez 2021

A Cabernet of opulence and precision, Fayard has delivered a masterpiece from the Martinez vineyard next to Ovid on Pritchard Hill. On the nose, it unfurls with an luxurious bouquet of juicy, ripe blackberry and cassis intertwined with subtle herbs and citrus zest that adds lift and brightness. The fleshy, velvety texture delivers a vibrant... Read Full Review →