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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 →
Fontodi Chianti Classico Vigna del Sorbo Gran Selezione 2021
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Fontodi Chianti Classico Vigna del Sorbo Gran Selezione 2021

The brand new 2021 Fontodi Flaccianello lives up to expectations for this universally acclaimed vintage! Today, it is a tightly wound treasure that promises grandeur over the next decade (+ decant prior to 2028). Reminiscent of the 2016 vintage (100 points) this is a sublime wine, with a cool menthol nose balanced with luscious red... Read Full Review →
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Eisele Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Napa 2024

A truly vibrant white wine, delivering a refreshing fireworks show of exuberant flavors. The bouquet is immediately captivating with sea-breeze minerality wrapped around honeysuckle, lemon zest, and golden delicious apple, with tangy flintiness that snaps the wine into focus. On the palate, there is striking depth here—lime oils, crushed herbs, white flowers, and a faintly... Read Full Review →
Fontodi Flaccianello 2016
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Fontodi Flaccianello 2016

The 2016 Fontodi Flaccianello is a sublime wine, with a cool menthol nose balanced with luscious red cherries and deep dark chocolate. With a mouth coating, creamy texture, loads of ultra bold and firm tannins lead to a several minute finish. Delicious with a hearty decant now, but will age seamlessly for another 10+ years.... Read Full Review →
Gaja Chardonnay Gaia & Rey 2023
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Gaja Chardonnay Gaia & Rey 2023

Layered with lemon confit, white flowers, mint and a kiss of French oak, combining beauty with depth. Gaja’s Gaia & Rey is a Chardonnay of rare finesse with vibrant citrus and orchard fruits glide over a creamy, textured palate, lifted by mineral precision and hints of spice. Equal parts power and grace, it evolves beautifully... Read Full Review →
Herb Lamb Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Reserve 2016
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Herb Lamb Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Reserve 2016

This exceptionally smooth (like cashmere!) effort features similar flavors as noted above but even more lavish dark fruit and perfectly balanced tannins to create a Cabernet built like a skyscraper and equally age-worthy. The distinguished finish lasts a full minute with savory notes of Valrhona chocolate and truffles. This has cult written all over it!.... Read Full Review →
Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2021
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Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2021

Monumentally delicious with a sense of luxurious style, this is a stunning new Napa discovery! Showcasing Napa’s celebrated 2021 Napa vintage, this virtually flawless Cabernet blend dazzles from the start with a velvety-rich texture and scents of dark cocoa. The palate of this majestic beauty boasts notes of exotic spices and truffles intermingled with deeply... Read Full Review →
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Kenzo Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Ai 2015

The 2015 Kenzo Ai is a masterpiece in the making and candidate for a potential triple digit score in the next few years! Sophisticated and powerful, this Cabernet offers cashmere-like silky tannins that bode well for long-term enjoyment with a dazzling core of dark, juicy fruit that promises to evolve gracefully through 2030+. Sumptuous notes... Read Full Review →
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Kenzo Bordeaux Blend Napa Murasaki 2017

Our tasting panel literally erupted with jubilation (!) when we initially sampled The 2017 Kenzo Murasaki, a modern-day classic in the making! Sophisticated and powerful, this oh-so velvety smooth, Bordeaux blend offers up a charming bouquet of red currant, black plum, allspice, and cedar. This delivers a graceful expression of opulent dark fruit richness, hints... Read Full Review →
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Kenzo Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Ai 2016

After just a few years of cellar time, this masterpiece is simply breath-taking as it dazzles with a galaxy of flavors including molten chocolate ‘lava’ cake at its core. The wide array of alluring flavors includes dark fruits (plums, currants, blackberry), savory herbs, and hints of hoisin. The captivating, 60 second finish features intriguing notes... Read Full Review →