144 Wine Reviews Found

  • Rating: 96+
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Merry Edwards Chardonnay Olivet Lane 2019

This new release is a quintessentially Big, Bold, and Buttery California Chardonnay featuring initial notes of honeysuckle, hazelnut and pineapple. On the palate, we enjoyed balance of apple, pear and citrus flavors that provide beam of brightness and lift. A beautiful Chardonnay that can be enjoyed now or over the next 5 years. Read Full Review →
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Molino di Sant’Antimo Brunello di Montalcino 2015

This bargain of the vintage from Molino di Sant’Antimo showcases the quality of the vintage in an approachable style that you can enjoy over the next 5-10 years while you wait on other producers that would benefit from more cellar time. The nose is full of fresh cherry, strawberry, violets and tobacco, leading to a... Read Full Review →
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Occidental Pinot Noir Freestone-Occidental 2017

This is a vibrant wine, full of red cherry, pomegranate, and boysenberry, balanced with sweet baking spice and savory herbs. Insanely drinkable, the palate is long and luscious, where dark fruit mingles seamlessly with notes of earth, white pepper, and discreet tannins. Perfect to drink now or over the next 5 years. Read Full Review →
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Paloma Merlot 2013

ULTRA rich and rounded, cashmere-like texture. Extraordinarily delicious. One of our editor’s immediately declared ‘I gotta’ get this for my Cellar’! Dark rich plums, figs, dates, and Cuban cigar plus hints of espresso on the savory finish. Enjoy now through 2026. Read Full Review →
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Paloma Merlot 2021

Velvety and supple, it glides effortlessly across the palate with a core of black cherry and cassis. Layers of baking spice, vanilla, and a touch of caramel and cocoa emerge at the mid-palate, balanced by subtle oak and a hint of tobacco. Bright and smooth, the wine shows good energy while maintaining depth and refinement.... Read Full Review →
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Paradigm Cabernet Franc Oakville Estate 2017

This sensational new release flaunts the tremendous potential of Napa’s best vineyards combined with an artist at the top of her game! Launching forth with a luxurious texture, jammy fruit, and velvet tannins deftly balanced by well-integrated hints of new oak. On the palate, satisfyingly layers of blueberry pie, chocolate cherries, espresso and hints of... Read Full Review →
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Patria Cabernet Sauvignon The Monarch 2021

Bottomline: this is 100% delicious and an awe-inspiring, undiscovered value. This magnificent wine features an array of bold, dark fruit flavors across a rich and velvety texture. After a few minutes in the glass, seriously tasty, dark fruit flavors including jammy hints of blueberry compote (not sweet) lead into plush tannins and hints of mocha... Read Full Review →
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Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir RRV 2018

The 2018 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley opens with alluring aromatics of berries and baking spice, introducing flavors of juicy Bing cherries, blackberries and cranberry; bright and spirited with a delightfully silky texture. This is impressive indeed! Read Full Review →
Paul Lato Chardonnay Le Souvenir 2017
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Paul Lato Chardonnay Le Souvenir 2017

The Sierra Madre Vineyard is easily one of the most refreshing and delightful Chardonnays we’ve tried this year. A pristine and clean nose of apple, pear, lemon and lime zest leads to a richer palate of tropical pineapple, vanilla, and warm spice. A hearty dose of acidity balances the richness, leading to a minute long... Read Full Review →
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Paul Lato Pinot Noir Big Sur 2021

The limited-production Big Sur Pinot Noir is stunning in 2021. Coming from two of Central Coast’s top vineyards, Pisoni and Solomon Hills, this high-quality Pinot truly over delivers. The glass explodes with ripe and pure strawberry and red cherry, beautiful aromatics of fresh roses, lavender, and eucalyptus, and earthy notes of mushroom and dried herbs.... Read Full Review →