98 Points

CHEV Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2020

A thriller straight out of the gates, this new Pinot is truly FUN in a glass! The palate bursts with vibrant, fresh fruit including generous red raspberries and juicy strawberries. Luxuriously full-bodied texture with silky, polished tannin and lingering notes of baking spices on the finish. Once again, this Pinot master has crafted a huge... Read Full Review →
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Checkerboard Sauvignon Blanc 2024

A beautifully poised new Sauvignon Blanc that drinks with the cool precision of top Bordeaux Blanc, yet boasts a sunlit California generosity of fruit. The bouquet is invigorating with tangerine zest, a hint of kiwi, and white peach, touched by a delicate, lightly reductive flourish that adds intrigue. On the palate, it’s crisp, elegant, and... Read Full Review →
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Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso 2021

A magical young Tuscan treasure that tastes far above its price, offering a generous, velvety texture and plush yet prodigious tannins built for the table—and for time. The palate is ripe and creamy with dark cherry and deep blue-fruit tones, accented by herbal notes, olive tapenade, and a whisper of charcuterie. A balsamic-menthol lift carries... Read Full Review →
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Continuum Cabernet Blend Novicium 2020

The brand new 2020 edition of Continuum ‘Novicium’ contains a significant percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon that is typically reserved for the winery’s flagship bottling and vividly displays why the fruit from their Pritchard Hill Estate is coveted by collectors world-wide. This rare treasure features a delicious level of dark, opulent fruit that we know collectors... Read Full Review →
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Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta 2019

A commanding, cellar-worthy effort that pushes the boundaries of the appellation. Deep and dark in the glass, it reveals an intense bouquet of ripe plum and earth, layered with savory notes of aged balsamic and cured meats. On the palate, it is full-bodied and powerful, with a dense core of dark fruit framed by dusty,... Read Full Review →
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Continuum Cabernet Blend Novicium 2022

Showing superb balance of ripe red fruit plus a fresh interplay of minerals including sage, thyme, and tarragon delight from the beginning. The alluring and expressive nose leads with baked strawberries, lavender, rose petals, and graphite. The palate is luxuriously rich, layering cherry-chocolate cake, baker’s cocoa, and flashy black and blue fruit over a firm... Read Full Review →
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Dehlinger Pinot Noir RRV Altamont 2016

This dazzling new release is 100% delicious featuring a superb balance of gorgeous fruit including raspberry, cherry, cranberry, and hints of Darjeeling tea and blood orange on the exotic finish. Reminds us of much pricier Pinots so jump aboard while this remains an undiscovered relative bargain. Read Full Review →
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Domaine Boyer-Martenot Meursault Perrieres 2018

After just a few years of bottle age, this absolutely glorious Meursault is a delightfully pure and classy discovery. The bouquet and palate feature notes of Honeycrisp apple, Bartlett pear and white peach lead to an experience that is quite satisfying in its complexity, boasting majestic layers of tightly wound fruit with hints of pineapple... Read Full Review →
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Domaine de l’Enclos Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru 2023

A stunningly rich and full-bodied white, it opens with a heady bouquet of honeysuckle, ripe pineapple, and grilled citrus, layered with exotic tropical guava, tangerine, and hints of cotton candy. The palate is opulent yet focused, showing concentrated fruit and a deep, almost Alsatian-like aromatic complexity, balanced by subtle vanilla, honeycomb, and well-integrated oak. Lush... Read Full Review →