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9.2

Kanpai Wines Mizu No Oto Pinot Noir 2018, Sonoma Coast, California

A pretty color of ruby, with medium intensity.

Fruity nose of red and blue fruits with oak, chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, light toast and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, raspberries, strawberries, spices, light oak, chocolates, herbs, light vegetables and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 8-year-old Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast is still showing lots of fruits. Nicely balanced, elegant and rich. Complex, easy drinking and entertaining.

I had this vintage over 4 years ago, and it is drinking so much better now. Drinking at its peak, and will continue to do so in the next few years.

Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.

Delicious right out of the bottle, and a great sipping wine.

13% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$70. — a day ago

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9.2

Pretty salmon in color, with a peach/ neon hue.

Fruity nose of currants, strawberries, apples, light herbs, limes and spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, red currants, peaches, apples, citrus, spices and herbs.

Long finish with limes.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé from Oak Knoll District in Napa Valley. Rich and elegant, fruity and nicely balanced. Complex and interesting.

Feels like a light red wine, so interesting and yummy.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent.

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

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in stainless steel vats for 6 months. A tiny production of less than 1,000 bottles.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$38. — 3 days ago

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9.2

Bernardus Winery Ingrid Vineyard Chardonnay 2024, Carmel Valley, California

Golden in color.

Oak on the nose with citrus, apples, pears, melons and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with light wood, citrus, limes, spices, herbs and light earth.

Nice finish with limes and light almonds.

This is a delicious Chardonnay from Carmel Valley in Monterey County. Soft and smooth, spicy and entertaining.

This Single Vineyard Chardonnay is elegant and fruit forward. Rich, buttery and easy drinking. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Delicious right out of the bottle, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years. The high alcohol is well integrated already.

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

100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in (33% new) French oak barrels. A small production of less than 2,000 bottles.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$55. — 4 days ago

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8.8

Silvestri Vineyards I Vendicatori Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Carmel Valley, California

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

On the nose raspberries, cherries, spices, light oak, vegetables, earth and light bell pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with red and black fruits, light wood, spices, chocolates, herbs, peppercorn, earth and green vegetables.

Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is an easy drinking Cabernet Sauvignon from Carmel Valley in California. Fruity with lots of earth notes. Feels like an Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

Alcohol is nicely integrated already, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. A small production of less than 4,000 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$35. — a day ago

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9.2

Asher Winery Cabernet Franc 2019, Israel 


Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. 


Beautiful nose of cedar, blackberries, blueberries, black plums, mediterranean spices, eucalyptus, tobacco leaf, herbs, rhubarb, peppercorn, light alcohol, earth and light green vegetables.


Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs. 


Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, vanilla, licorice, mint, bobaco leaf, turmeric, mediterranean herbs and spices. 


Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. 


This is a delicious 7 year old Cabernet Franc from Israel. Complex and engaging right out of the bottle, with a beautiful nose. 


Drinking at its peak now, and will not last long so drink up. 


Elegant and good by itself or with food. 


Grapes were grown at 2,000 feet of elevation, handpicked and aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. A tiny production of only 300 bottles. 


92 points. 


$35. — 3 days ago

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9.4

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Not showing much age.

Beautiful and complex nose with black plums, black currants, black cherry compote, cedar, light vanilla, licorice, dark chocolates, black tea, tobacco leaf, earth, dark coffee and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

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

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This 13 year old Merlot still feels young, but already gorgeous. Elegant and nicely balanced, with great complexity, especially on the nose. Feels like a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon at this point.

Still showing lots of fruits with big tannins to carry it for the long haul. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Has good potential to become a 96 point wine.

Needs 30 minutes in the glass to open up properly.

Robert Parker 100 points.

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

A blend of 89% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 15 months.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$450. — 5 days ago

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9.1

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of red and black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates and light earth.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, raspberries, spices, light oak, licorice, chocolates and peppercorn.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and cranberries.

This 6 year old GSM blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape is still young, but already enjoyable even by itself. Rich, robust and elegant.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years.

Easy drinking, and good by itself or with food.

A blend of equal parts of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. Aged in large oak barrels for 16 months.

15% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$175. — 2 days ago

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9.1

The Vice Wines Pickleball 2025, Napa Valley, California

Pale salmon in color.

Fruity nose and light to medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing light raspberries, strawberries, citrus, apples, lemons, flowers, grapefruits and spices.

This is a very interesting Orange wine from oak Knoll District in Napa Valley, made from Viognier grapes. Fruit forward and nicely balanced.

100% Viognier grapes were fermented on the skins for 31 days, and aged in neutral oak barrels for 7 months.

12% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$30. — 2 days ago

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9.3

Ramey Wine Cellars Annum 2018, Napa Valley, California

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a gorgeous one from Napa Valley.

Pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, licorice, dark chocolates, herbs, light earth, spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee and peppercorn.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black plums, black currants, cooked cherries, cedar, spices, licorice, chocolates, coffee, light earth, herbs, tobacco leaf and black tea.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is an exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich, but restrained. Complex and engaging. Nicely balanced, with a soft and smooth mouthfeel. Feels like a Napa Cabernet with a touch of Left Bank Bordeaux.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Has good potential to become a 95+ point wine.

Delicious stuff, and good by itself as a sipping wine. Will also pair beautifully with a nice piece of steak.

A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged for 24 months in new French oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$125. — 4 days ago

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9.1

Deep gold in color.

Strong nose of citrus, apples, lemons, oak, vanilla, mediterranean spices, light earth, herbs and honeysuckle.

Medium plus in body and creamy, with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with yellow apples, citrus, pears, oak, light vanilla, spices, herbs, earth and white pepper.

Long finish with limes and marzipan notes.

This 3 year old Chardonnay from Russian River Valley is drinking very nicely now, although a bit young, and needs a couple of years in the bottle to mature properly.

Fruit forward and oaky, with nice balance. Complex and engaging, rich and entertaining.

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

Buttery, with a soft mouthfeel. Elegant and tangy. Feels like a young white Burgundy.

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

Really enjoyed the nose, and better when not too cold.

100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in (30% new) French Oak barrels for 10 months.

13.6% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$40. — 6 days ago