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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 →
Bernard Magrez Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2016
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Bernard Magrez Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2016

This Bernard Magrez 2016 is one of the purest expressions of Napa’s best undiscovered gems today. Immensely hedonistic and satisfying on many levels. This flashy new release shows superb concentration and purity of dark fruit deftly melded together with exotic notes of mocha, espresso, and spicy oak. The palate, supported by a velvety smooth structure... Read Full Review →
Behrens Cabernet Sauvignon Cemetery 2018
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Behrens Cabernet Sauvignon Cemetery 2018

This supremely silky new discovery waltzes out of the glass with a bevy of enticing fruit flavors and a certain ‘X’ factor that demanded our attention. Voluptuous layers for dark fruit (blueberry, blackberry, plums) are impeccably balanced with notes of graphite, espresso bean tobacco leaf and mouth-coating tannins on the seductive finish. Enjoy this vibrant,... Read Full Review →
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Bryant Cabernet Sauvignon DB4 2022

The 2022 DB4 is an ethereal expression of the estate that is lifted, elegant, and quietly complex. Cocoa emerges immediately on the nose, followed by glimmers of blueberry and red apple. On the palate, it’s creamy, layered, and beautifully composed, revealing waves of floral notes, polished fruit, and a supple textures. The balance is exceptional,... Read Full Review →
BV Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour 2022
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BV Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour 2022

The 2022 is another impressive edition of this Napa benchmark that does not seem to be resting on its laurels with current vintages. Satisfyingly timeless appeal with captivating flavors of cassis, graphite and dark chocolate in perfect proportion. The luxurious mouthfeel reminds me of classic Napa reds from years past, but the concentration and ripe... Read Full Review →
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Cattleya Chardonnay Beyond the Threshold 2023

A beautifully expressive, fruit-driven white that immediately captivates with aromas of ripe peach, apricot, and a touch of tropical nuance. The palate is vibrant and refreshing, revealing layers of stone fruit, hints of banana and exotic citrus. There is a lovely interplay here between ripeness and energy, with a supple, rounded texture balanced by a... Read Full Review →
Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino 2019
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Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino 2019

This deeply satisfying Brunello is super intense and age worthy, with layers upon layers of ripe red fruit, smoky oak, flowers and chocolate. The palate is delicious and fresh, with red and black cherries, tobacco, dried flowers, spices and olive tapenade. Wonderful acidity and firm tannins to balance well with rich pasta ragout or grilled... Read Full Review →
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Cattleya Pinot Noir Belly of the Whale 2023

Deep and sultry in tone, the 2023 Belly of the Whale opens with layered aromatics of dark plum, black cherry, and ripe berry flesh, with hints of cola and red berry seed. On the palate, it is notably silky and precise and lifted by bright acidity that offers poise and energy. Red apple skin and... Read Full Review →
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Cattleya Pinot Noir Cuvee #8 2021

A hedonistic, crowd-pleasing beauty, it bursts from the glass with spiced cherry, cola, and dark fruit layered over a core of ripe, juicy sweetness. The palate is silky and vibrant, delivering wave after wave of lush, perfectly ripened fruit with a texture that is polished and effortless. There’s richness here, but it never tips into... Read Full Review →
Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf du Pape Les Clavelles 2016
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Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf du Pape Les Clavelles 2016

Simply stated, this is a mind-blowing red wine that must be tasted to believe; reminding us why we fell in love with Chateauneuf du Pape decades ago. We adored the balance of power and irresistible layers of opulent flavors including kirsch, framboise, black cherry, baking spices and a monumentally delicious finish that dazzled with notes... Read Full Review →
Checkerboard Cabernet Sauvignon Kings Row 2016
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Checkerboard Cabernet Sauvignon Kings Row 2016

The new King’s Row is SUPERB; another vivid new Cabernet thriller, that thrills with intensely satisfying notes of silky, rich chocolate and vanilla bean. This Kings Row is in a wine that is full bodied and with tannins that are deftly integrated and approachable now but also bode well for enjoyment through 2027. The new... Read Full Review →