98 Points

Marcassin Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard 2013

Another spectacular release from the preeminent Pinot team in America. We’ve been fortunate to sample the last ten vintages of Marcassin’s Estate Pinot and this one ranks high with favorites such as 2009. The intense dark fruit flavors are deftly melded together with a plethora of complex minerals and exotic spices guaranteed to dazzle your... Read Full Review →
98 Points

Morlet Chardonnay Ma Douce 2016

This new release from Morlet is truly dazzling; a bouquet brimming with flakey buttery biscuits, lemon curd, succulent orange pith leads to a creamy and ultra-velvety palate balanced with sweet baking spice and stunning minerality. A must-have for fans of Peter Michael and Marcassin. Read Full Review →
98 Points

Morlet Pinot Noir Coteaux Nobles 2021

Deep garnet in color, this stunning Pinot Noir opens with intoxicating aromas of blackberry, cherry, and ripe raspberry. The palate is rich, layered, and luxuriously textured. Waves of fresh raspberry, dark cherry, rhubarb, exotic spice, and toffee glide across the palate followed by a velvety, polished finish. Glorious to enjoy tonight with a light decant,... Read Full Review →
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Morlet Pinot Noir Joli Coeur Reserve 2014

Cult Pinot fans rejoice! This Pinot Noir neighbors the Marcassin vineyard on the Sonoma Coast, and it the breathtaking quality shines through after a few years of bottle age. Ripe boysenberry, red cherry and raspberry coulis are woven seamlessly with spicy ginger, sarsaparilla, and vanilla. Rich and mouth-filling, red and black fruits and black tea... Read Full Review →
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Nid Tisse Chardonnay Hyde 2020

Our oh-so-discerning (a.k.a. snobby!) tasting team is rarely impressed but we ALL fell in love with this glorious new Chardonnay. The praise was unanimous! Captivating aromas of buttered croissant lead to golden delicious apples, grilled pineapple, and magical hints of butterscotch and crème brulée on the tantalizing finish. Wow! Read Full Review →
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Mount Eden Chardonnay Reserve 2021

The Reserve version of the iconic Mount Eden Chardonnay takes the estate’s already sublime style and elevates it with an added layer of textural elegance, achieved not through heavier oak influence, but extended time resting on the lees after barrel aging. The result is a Chardonnay of remarkable elegance, offering a gentle, satisfying roundness while... Read Full Review →
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Nine Suns Sauvignon Blanc Napa 2018

This dazzling white wine features gorgeous aromas of pear, grapefruit, orange blossom and lemon sorbet. These captivating notes open up on the palate to include white peach, kiwi and melon notes with a luscious, silky texture. This mouth-watering wine shows tremendous crispness of fresh fruit with a subtle minerality to boot. Enjoy over the next... Read Full Review →
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Occidental Pinot Noir Freestone-Occidental 2024

This is the best vintage yet of this already iconic bottling from the Kistler family. Blended from their array of celebrated vineyards on the far Sonoma coast, the 2024 Freestone-Occidental offers a thrilling, energetic bouquet of bright cherry and ripe red berries. Very racy on the palate, with generous and bold fruit, blood orange zest,... Read Full Review →
98 Points

Patria Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Ranch 2022

A superb bargain that delivers on every level, this wine is delicious and impressively well built, with a super juicy bouquet of strawberry, black cherry, and flashy blueberry. The palate is packed with ripe, brambly black and blue fruits, lifted by high-toned brightness and balanced by creamy oak. Notes of vanilla and dark cocoa add... Read Full Review →