855 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Napa Valle
93 Points

Blackbird Dissonance 2017

Tasted on a warm summer’s day, the Blackbird Dissonance shines like the sun and refreshes with its polished style and sophisticated flavor. There is a new trend toward “luxury” Sauvignon Blanc in California these days and this bottling gives the bargain hunter a glimpse into a more rarified world. The pristine Sauvignon Blanc is balanced... Read Full Review →
94 Points

Blackbird Arise 2016

Blackbird’s Arise is a Merlot dominant blend and it shows off the strengths of the varietal. Too often an underused voice in the orchestra, the Merlot here grounds the blend with a mouth-filling velvet texture which is layered with enough brightness to keep the wine feeling fresh on the palate. This is a more-or-less entry-level... Read Full Review →
97 Points

Trujillo Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2015

YES, this opulent new release actually tastes like ‘velvet’…or at least what we would imagine red crushed velvet should taste like! Full-throttle flavors include crème de cassis, blueberry, Christmas spice with lightly toasted oak plus a hint of melted dark chocolate perfectly integrated into a seamlessly elegant and plushy texture. The galaxy of flavors on... Read Full Review →
97 Points

Dark Night of the Soul Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2014

Deep garnet-purple colored, this remarkable gem offers up gorgeous wild blueberries, crushed blackcurrants and redcurrant notes with touches of lavender, violets, and stargazer lilies on the bouquet. The full-bodied palate is harmonious and animated with ripe, grainy tannins and wonderful depth, finishing majestically with exotic spices.  You are immediately taken by the fineness of the... Read Full Review →