144 Wine Reviews Found

  • Rating: 96+
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Kanzler Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2022

Silky, seamless, and shockingly good for the price offering a velvet-textured palate layered with creamy blackberry, tart cranberry, and deep raspberry. Notes of blood orange, black tea, and pine forest add lift with a spicy, lightly tobaccoed finish. More serious than showy, it’s a rich yet balanced wine with just enough edge—tremendous value for something... Read Full Review →
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Keever Cabernet Blend Napa Inspirado 2016

The 2016 Inspirado is opaque and velvety, with notes of cassis, blackberry, blueberry, and chocolate, leading to a rich palate of dark fruit, mocha, savory herbs, and chewy tannins leading to a minute long finish. A pitch-perfect example of what is achievable when Celia Welch is at the helm. A bargain of the vintage. Read Full Review →
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Keever Cabernet Blend Napa Inspirado 2018

The 2018 Inspirado is velvety rich and seriously delicious, with notes of cassis, blackberry, raspberry, and chocolate, leading to a rich palate of dark fruit, mocha, savory herbs, and creamy vanilla that lead to a satisfying finish. A pitch-perfect example of what is achievable when Celia Welsh is at the helm. A leading bargain from... Read Full Review →
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Knights Bridge Chardonnay West Block 2010

This stunning, singular effort is both glamorous and distinguished by roasted pear, ripe peaches, crème caramel, and lemon cream on the front pallate. Dazzling on the mid-palate as well, this opulent chardonnay delivers almond brioche and crème brulee. From the moment the wine hits your palate, it persists with intense layered flavors before gracefully tapering... Read Full Review →
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Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Gevrey-Chambertin 2020

Winery Notes Nose: Emanating ripe, concentrated red and black fruit, leather, and a touch of clove. Mouth: Mineral underpinnings and smooth tannins punctuate this full-bodied palate, with black currant and vanilla bean notes. 96+ Points | CWA Sexy herbs, spices, flowers and a superb purity of playful dark fruits on the nose. Deliciously found (?)... Read Full Review →
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La Pelle Sauvignon Blanc Napa 2022

A razor-sharp expression of Sauvignon Blanc, this vibrant white crackles with electric tension from the first sip. Pure and unadorned, it races across the palate with piercing notes of lime, tart apple, and grapefruit zest, underpinned by a steely mineral backbone and a whisper of chalk. Hints of musky melon, floral mint, and crushed herbs... Read Full Review →
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La Manufacture Chablis 1er Vaillons VV 2021

Citrus and stone fruit aromas on the nose with hints of flintiness. The texture is pleasantly creamy with classic Chablis minerality, green apple and honey all in abundance. The flavors here are satisfyingly deep and the structure keeps the wine energetic and present. Read Full Review →
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Lail Cabernet Sauvignon Blueprint 2022

An instant charmer, the 2022 Blueprint bursts from the glass with deep blueberry and mocha aromas, accented by hints of walnut and toasted coconut. Silky tannins wrap around a dense, concentrated core of blue and black berries, delivering mouth-coating richness without losing balance. There’s a subtle whisper of smoked meat on the finish that adds... Read Full Review →
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Lail Cabernet Sauvignon Blueprint 2023

Rich, silky, and immediately appealing, the 2023 Blueprint Cabernet delivers a generous core of blackberry and blueberry fruit layered with baking chocolate, caramel, and a touch of anise. The texture is plush and crowd-pleasing, with a supple, enveloping mid-palate that leans into its ripe, hedonistic style. Approachable now and highly satisfying. Read Full Review →