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9.2

Inky in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, plums, licorice, light cedar, earth, cola, herbs, spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee, black tea and light garigge notes.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black plums, currants, oak, light licorice, spices, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, cola, herbs, peppercorn and light vegetables.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley is already drinking beautifully. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a smooth mouthfeel. Elegant and complex, spicy and tangy.

Delicious now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

The alcohol is nicely integrated already, although not as high as typically from this region.

Robert Parker 95 points. Wine Spectator 92 points.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and this is not my favorite, by far.

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

A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 1% Malbec.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$450. — 11 hours ago

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9.1

Fates' Lieutenant Winery Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay 2024, California

Pale lemon in color with a green hue.

Nose of citrus, apples, spices, light earth and herbs.

Medium plus in body and creamy, with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with yellow apples, citrus, lemons, light grapefruits, herbs, light oak, spices and light earth.

Medium length on the finish with limes and almonds.

This is a very tasty Chardonnay from Santa Rita Hills in California. Rich and fruit forward. Smooth and elegant.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 20 minutes of airtime.

This Single Vineyard Chardonnay is nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Tangy, complex and interesting.

Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years and see how it evolves.

Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.

Chardonnay grapes were aged in used French oak barrels for 11 months.

13% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$35. — 3 days ago

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8.8

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish/brick rim.

Beautiful nose with red and black fruits, oak, chocolates, vanilla, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, licorice and black tea.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, chocolates, tobacco leaf, bitter herbs, peppercorn, earth, black tea, licorice and vegetables.

Tangy finish with round tannins and pomegranates.

This 13 year old Rioja Reserva is still too young. A little unbalanced, and needs another 5 years in the bottle to mature properly.

Needed a few hours to open up. I gave it 2 hours in the decanter, but it might not have been enough.

Showing good potential but it's not there yet. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is always better with more age.

Tangy, spicy and a better with food.

A blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 5% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo. Aged in used American oak barrels.

13% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$40. — 6 days ago

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9.2

Grand Napa Vineyards Stone Crib Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Rutherford, California

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of red and black fruits with light oak, chocolates, light earth, licorice, herbs, spices and wild flowers.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, cooked cherries, dark chocolates, dark coffee, spices, light earth and herbs.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 5 year old Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford in Napa Valley is already drinking beautifully, although still young. Powerful yet elegant.

Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Rich and fruit forward but not extracted. Showing elegance with good structure.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves. Has good potential to become a 94 point wine.

Not your typical Napa Cabernet, as it shows some touches of old world as well. The high alcohol is well integrated already.

Needed 2 hours in the decanter to open up properly, so be patient.

I had the 2018 vintage a few years ago, and it is very consistent.

Fruit forward and good by itself as a sipping wine. Would also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 24 months.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$165. — 2 days ago

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9.3

#AgedWineTuesday

Very pretty color of peach with a salmon hue.

Strong nose of apples, citrus, peaches, yeast, light bread and minerals.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and tiny bubbles.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, over ripen strawberries, apples, limes, yeast, sea salt, brioche, spices, minerals, light earth and cardamom.

Long spicy finish with limes and grapefruits.

This 14 year old Rosé Champagne is drinking beautifully already, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Elegant, spicy and rich. Fruity and nicely balanced, complex and engaging.

Wine Spectator 96 points. Wine Advocate 95 points.

Good right out of the bottle, and better when not too cold.

A great sipping wine that paired beautifully with my Tuna Avocado Tartare.

A blend of 67% Pinot Noir and 33% Chardonnay, with 5% red wine. Disgorged in 2020.

12% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$200. — 5 days ago

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8.9

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red and black fruits with light wood, spices, chocolates, herbs and peppercorn.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and interesting.

Still young and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and a good food wine too.

A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot. Aged in new French oak barrels for 24 months.

14% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$45. — 7 days ago

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9.0

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

Beautiful color of ruby with a wide brick rim.

Great nose with over ripen red fruits, forest floor and earth notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with plums, currants, cooked cherries, dried fruits, light wood, prunes, cola, chocolates, spices, herbs and vegetables.

Medium finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.

This 30 year old Merlot is still drinking nicely. Not at its peak anymore, but very tasty nonetheless. Elegant with some fruits left. Complex and interesting.

I've had a recent vintage not too long ago that was drinking better, although I did love the complexity here, especially on the nose.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with food too.

A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in (30% new) French oak barrels.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$65. — 3 days ago

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9.2

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Red fruits on the nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This young Mourvedre from Bandol is starting to drink beautifully now. Already showing nice complexity and good balance, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

Soft and elegant. Complex and interesting. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 90% Mourvedre and 10% Grenache. Aged in used French oak barrels for 18 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$60. — 3 days ago

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9.0

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Nose of red and blue fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, earth, tobacco leaf and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with sweet raspberries, cherries, red currants, earth, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, tobacco and black pepper.

Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very tasty Mourvedre based Rhone blend from El Dorado in California. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Fruit forward, complex and elegant.

Feels like a California red with a touch of Cotes du Rhône.

Easy drinking and needs 20 minutes in the glass to open up and remove some of the alcohol notes.

Already drinking very nicely, and would be nice to see how it evolves in the next few years.

A great sipping wine to drink by the porch. I gave it a light chill and paired it with cheeses and crackers.

A blend of 60% Mourvedre, 19% Syrah, 11% Grenache and 10% Counoise. Aged in used French oak barrels for 10 months. A small production of less than 5,000 bottles.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$45. — 5 days ago

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9.3

Ruby in color with medium intensity and a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and fruit forward.

Showing red and blue fruits with cedar, licorice, chocolates, vanilla, coffee, spices and peppercorn.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is soft and elegant, and nicely balanced.

Already showing great complexity, although still very young and needs another 5 years in the bottle to mature. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years.

Doesn't show like a Napa Cabernet at this point. I had the 2019 recently and it was drinking very differently. Very interesting.

Good by itself as a sipping wine.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 35 months in all new French oak barrels.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$400. — 7 days ago