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9.1

Oakville Winery DDR 2022, Napa Valley, California

Dark ruby in color with medium plus intensity and a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose with red and blue fruits, light wood, coffee, oregano, dark chocolates, earth and light spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry and fruity on the palate with cherries, plums, currants, light oak, spices, chocolates, licorice and light black pepper.

Medium length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley. Nicely balanced and complex. Rich and fruit forward. Delicate and engaging.

Elegant and easy drinking right out of the bottle, and much better after 2 hours in the decanter. Showing a very pretty nose once it opens up.

This Single Vineyard Red Blend will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. I had the 2021 vintage a year ago and it is very consistent.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food.

A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50. — 11 hours ago

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9.2

Terragena Winery Mendocino Vermentino 2024, California

LUNCH WINE

Very pale lemon in color.

Light nose of citrus, lemons, apples, peaches and spices.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with limes, light grapefruits, herbs ,light earth, spices, pineapples and sea salt.

Nice length on the finish with limes and grapefruits.

This is a delicious Vermentino from Mendocino county. What a nice surprise. Nicely balanced, spicy and entertaining.

Showing nice complexity, fruity and interesting. Rich, crisp and refreshing.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime. Would be nice to revisit it in a year or two.

Good by itself or with food. Would also pair nicely with seafood dishes.

100% Vermentino grapes were aged in stainless steel vats. A tiny production of only 500 bottles.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$29. — 3 days ago

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9.4

Patland Estate Vineyards D'Oro 2015, Napa Valley, California

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of black currants, blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, dried fruits, sweet figs, raisins, Indian spices, cedar, vanilla, chocolates, light peppercorn and herbs.

Full-bodied and elegant with high acidity.

Sweet on the palate with blackberries, black plums, raisins, dried figs, vanilla, cedar, cola, cooked cherries, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light earth and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 11 year fortified wine from Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now. Rich, extracted and complex. Showing good balance with a great mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with some air time, when the beautiful nose shows up.

A great dessert wine to sip on by itself.

100% Petite Sirah grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 20 months. A small production of less than 2,200 bottles.

20% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$80 (375ml). — 5 days ago

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9.1

Nice color of lemon with a golden hue.

Nose of citrus, lemons, apples, earth, spices, limes and minerals.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with grapefruits, lemons, green apples, spices, bitter herbs and light earth.

Tangy finish with limes and spices.

This is a very tasty white Rhone blend from Washington State. Elegant and nicely balanced. Spicy, delicate and entertaining.

Feels like a White Châteauneuf-du-Pape. A lovely surprise.

Good right out of the bottle, gets earthier as it opens up, and the high alcohol is not noticeable.

Good by itself or with food, and paired very nicely with the Avocado Tuna Tartar.

A blend of 60% Grenache Blanc, 18% Roussanne, 9% Picpoul, 9% Viognier and 4% Marsanne.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$32. — 16 hours ago

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9.2

Deep purple in color with a short purplish rim.

Fruity nose with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, dried figs, light cedar, dark chocolates and light black pepper.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, chocolates, peppercorn, licorice and light herbs.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Tempranillo from Paso Robles. Fruit forward, chewy and complex. Rich and extracted.

Already drinking beautifully, although still young, and the alcohol is nicely integrated. It is drinking much better than the 2022 vintage I had not long ago.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine. Paired beautifully with my steak.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$65. — 2 days ago

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9.1

#KosherWineSunday

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and very fruity.

Showing red and black fruits with light wood, spices, licorice, coffee, dark chocolates, peppercorn, tobacco, bitter herbs, light vegetables, dried meats and light iron notes.

Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 8 year old Syrah blend from Israel is drinking at its peak now. Elegant and nicely balanced. Spicy and fruit forward. Complex and interesting.

I had this vintage 5 years ago, and it is drinking better now. Will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Mourvedre. Aged in French oak barrels for 13 months. Kosher and not Mevushal.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$30 (at release). — 4 days ago

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9.2

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Very pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, cooked plums, light cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, chocolates and light black pepper.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with black currants, black plums, cherries, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and light earth.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This is a delicious Merlot from Saint Emilion. Soft and elegant. Well balanced and rich. Spicy, and showing nice finesse.

This 8 year old will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

Fruit forward with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel. A Merlot for the Cabernet Sauvignon lover.

A great sipping wine, that will also pair nicely with food.

A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (50% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months.

15% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$55. — 7 days ago

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9.4

Cardinale Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, California

#AgedWineTuesday

Inky in color with a short purple rim. Not showing much age.

Fruity nose of black currants, black plums, blackberries, vanilla, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices and black pepper.

Full-bodied and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, dried fruits, cedar, chocolates, figs, cola, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, herbs, spices and light earth.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This 17 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is still drinking beautifully. Rich and engaging. Elegant, soft and fruit forward. Beautifully balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Needed 90 minutes in the bottle to open up properly and show great complexity, with good structure.

This gorgeous Cabernet is still drinking at its peak, but will not get better from this point on. Will continue to drink nicely in the next 7 years.

A great sipping wine that will pair nicely with a big piece of steak too.

A blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Merlot. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 22 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$200. — 2 days ago

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9.2

Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, sweet plums, cooked cherries, licorice, cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, tobacco, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, cola and light metal notes.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, coffee, toast, light vanilla, spices, dark chocolates, peppercorn and herbs.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and expressive. Fruit forward and elegant. Spicy and entertaining. Complex and nicely balanced. Soft and smooth.

Already approachable, yet still very young, and needs more time in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 20 years. Showing good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 3 hours of airtime.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food, like a big piece of steak.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (54% new) French oak barrels for 21 months. A small production of less than 3,000 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$175. — 4 days ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious one from Red Mountain.

Purple in color with a wide reddish rim.

Elegant nose with blue and black fruits, light cedar, light earth and chocolates notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, dried figs, light cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, peppercorn, espresso, chocolates and earth.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain. Elegant and rich. Complex, spicy and entertaining.

This 8 year old Cabernet is drinking close to its peak. Fruit forward and easy drinking right out of the bottle, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Has good potential to become a 94 point wine.

Showing a great mouthfeel with nice balance and elegance. Interesting enough to drink by itself and talk about.

Wine Enthusiasts 91 points. Wine Advocate 93 points.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food like a nice piece of steak.

A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 22 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 6 days ago