524 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Napa Valley
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Realm Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Fidelio 2023

Fidelio continues its ascent to the pinnacle of Sauvignon Blanc with another superb vintage that displays deeply concentrated tropical fruit flavors and a racy texture. Like its flashy label, Fidelio is not shy about being vivid and intense, with so much to love from the subtle white peach notes to spicy ginger and melon aromas.... Read Full Review
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REWA Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville 2018

Once again, another majestic Cabernet from Celia Welch which is no major surprise given the universal acclaim for Napa’s 2018 vintage! This is an silky smooth and gloriously well balanced Cabernet that reminds us of many Napa ‘Cult’ favorites that trade for much higher prices. Rewa 2018 currently boasts a rich core of dark fruits... Read Full Review
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Sire Cabernet Sauvignon Sleeping Lady 2022

Pure sultriness from the first note to the last. Inviting aromas of red berry and spices. The palate lines up perfectly behind the nose with bright ripe red fruit flavors that go SO deep. The texture here, though, may steal the show. Seamless, silky sexiness that just captivates thoroughly. Remember when you first fell in... Read Full Review
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Tench Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2023

A deeply colored, opulent yet finely tuned expression of Oakville. It opens with an intense bouquet of violet and graphite, followed by ripe black cherry, cassis, and subtle orange zest. Full-bodied and seamless on the palate, it strikes a compelling balance between richness and lift, with silky tannins framing notes of clove, cinnamon, and exotic... Read Full Review
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The Vineyard House Cabernet Sauvignon To-Kalon The Boss 2015

The Vineyard House ‘The Boss’ is an ultra-silky, sexy, and fun thrill ride! Aromas of dark Lindt chocolate and mocha lead to intensely satisfying layers of luxuriously rich fruit. This is a stupendous wine that epitomizes the style of this neighborhood of cult wineries, with grace and power in one, contributing to a near-perfect bottling.... Read Full Review
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REWA Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville 2017

A gorgeous WOW wine from start to finish, this is an intensely satisfying Cabernet that reminds us of many Napa ‘Cult’ favorites. Rewa 2017 already shows impeccable integration of TOP CLASS new oak and a rich core of dark fruits along with a kirsch dimension of red berry sweetness underneath….. a plethora of cassis, blackberry,... Read Full Review
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The Vineyardist Cabernet Sauvignon Lazy Susan Ranch 2021

Begins with enticing aromas of dark chocolate and toasty oak. Visually dark and luxurious. Decadence and concentration with dark fruit and chocolate notes up front. The density and length are very impressive and lead to a long and harmonious finish. Absolutely built for the long haul and should age majestically for 10-20 years or more. Read Full Review
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The Vineyardist Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2017

This masterpiece launches with all cylinders firing for a towering effort that must be tasted by every serious collector of Napa’s finest mountainside Cabernets! The ultra-silky texture reminds me of the most delectable vintages of Checkerboard upon release or even favorite releases from Hundred Acre or Lokoya. A bouquet of violets and chocolate covered espresso... Read Full Review
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ToyMaker Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

The dazzling new 2019 Toymaker Diamond Mountain Cabernet is a show-stopper (literally) as our entire tasting panel fell silent upon first sip! The cashmere-like texture is guaranteed to delight fans of Napa’s most intense, Cult-style reds such as Checkerboard (same vineyard source) or even Harlan (original winemaker). The intensely pleasurable, dark fruit favors entice with... Read Full Review
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ToyMaker Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

This brand new release of Toymaker Cabernet is a deep, dark and dazzling winner from Napa’s unanimously acclaimed 2016 vintage. The texture reminds us of luxuriously smooth cashmere in a glass and is guaranteed to delight fans of Napa’s most intensely rich Cult-style reds. The full-throttle fruit favors display notes fresh figs, blackberry compote, and... Read Full Review