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9.1

Stuhlmuller Vineyards Block 10 Cabernet Franc 2023, Alexander Valley, California

Ruby/ purple in color with medium plus intensity and a wide purplish rim.

Fruity nose with cherries, sweet raspberries, currents, light oak, chocolates, light earth, herbs, light vegetables and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, currants, light oak, spices, chocolates, herbs, coffee, licorice, black pepper and tobacco leaf.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and raspberries.

This is a very tasty Cabernet Franc from Alexander valley. Nicely balanced and elegant.

Showing nice complexity, although still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 45 minutes of airtime.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc is light and airy. Fruit forward and spicy. Feels true to the variety and Terroir.

A good sipping wine that will also pair nicely with lamb dishes.

Grapes were aged for 18 months in large French oak barrels. A tiny production of only 2,400 bottles.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$65. — 19 hours ago

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9.2

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Knights Valley in Sonoma County. Fruit forward and complex. Nicely balanced, soft and elegant.

Showing black fruits with cedar, licorice and dark chocolates.

Still young, but very approachable already, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with BBQ Meats.

A blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50. — 2 days ago

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9.1

This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Chile.

Showing red and black fruits with oak, coffee and light earth notes.

This 6 year old Cabernet Sauvignon is drinking very nicely now, and will continue to age nicely in the 5 to 7 years.

Robert Parker 94 points. Wine Spectator 93 points. Wine Enthusiasts 91 points.

I had the 2021 vintage a year ago, and it was drinking much better. The 2020 was not as good of a vintage as the 2021.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and better with food.

A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Carmenere, 5% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in (10% new) French oak barrels.

15% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$60. — 3 days ago

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9.1

This Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Santa Cruz Mountains is so young right now.

Already showing nice complexity with a soft mouthfeel. Elegant and nicely balanced.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 17 months in mostly used barrels. 70% American oak and 30% French oak.

91 points.

13.4% alcohol by volume.

$50. — a day ago

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9.2

Dark inky in color, with a beautiful pronounced nose.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Very fruity on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red and black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, earth, chocolates, tobacco, cola, coffee and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This delicious Syrah from Napa Valley is still very young, and needs 5 years in the bottle to mature properly, but already drinking beautifully. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Showing good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

Rich, extracted and fruit forward. Showing good balance and elegance.

I've had a few vintages of this wine before, and it is very consistent. A great sipping wine.

A blend of 90% Syrah with 10% Petite Sirah. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 20 months.

15.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$100. — 2 days ago

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9.3

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, blackberries, cooked cherries, figs, raisins, chocolates, cedar, licorice, coffee, cola, mediterranean spices, light vanilla, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate and fruit forward with black plums, cooked cherries, blackberries, cedar, licorice, chocolates, spices, herbs, cola, light earth and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Grenache based blend from Paso Robles. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant, nicely balanced and very complex, especially on the nose. Smooth and and powerful.

The nose feels like a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, which is so interesting.

Good right out of the bottle and better with some air time, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

I had this vintage over a year ago, and it is drinking even better now.

A great sipping wine that also paired nicely with my charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.

A blend of 75% Grenache, 18% Mourvedre and 7% Syrah. Aged in (40% new) Slovenian Oak barrels for 18 months. Unfined and unfiltered.

15.8% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$65. — 3 days ago

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9.1

This is a very tasty, yet young, Chardonnay from Chablis.

Rich and engaging. Elegant, nicely balanced and complex. Spicy and entertaining.

I had this vintage 2 years ago and it feels a little dimmed at the moment.

Needed an hour to open up properly, so be patient.

This 6 year old Chardonnay will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

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

13% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$125. — a day ago

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9.1

#KosherWineSunday

Ruby in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim.

Strong nose of blueberries, black plums, cherries, light oak, licorice, chocolates, earth, coffee, bell pepper, tobacco leaf, mediterranean spices and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, cooked plums, light oak, spices, dark chocolates, earth, herbs, dark coffee, tobacco leaf, peppercorn, bell pepper and vegetables.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 8 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel is still drinking very nicely. Elegant and rich. Complex, earthy and entertaining.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes in the decanter.

Drinking at the end of its peak now, and feels like a Left Bank Bordeaux. An interesting wine.

I had this vintage 3 years ago and it was drinking better.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

Grapes are grown at 2,800 feet of elevation and aged for 22 months in new French oak barrels. Kosher and Mevushal.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$45. — 2 days ago

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9.2

Lanson Le Black Création 258 Champagne Non-Vintage, France

This is a delicious Non Vintage Champagne. Complex and entertaining, with a very aromatic nose. Nicely balanced and elegant.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity, and medium sized bubbles with a long finish.

Wine Spectator 91 points. Wine Enthusiasts 92 points.

Good right out of the bottle and good by itself as a sipping wine.

A blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier. Based on the 2018 vintage.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$65. — 3 days ago

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9.4

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Inky in color with a short purple rim.

Strong and complex nose and full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with great complexity.

Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, toast, light vanilla, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, earth, mediterranean spices, black tea and herbs.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Still young, but already delicious and extremely approachable.

Rich and extracted, soft and smooth. Elegant and nicely balanced, expressive and powerful.

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

A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc. Aged in French oak barrels for 20 months. A small production of less than 1,500 bottles.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$235. — 4 days ago