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9.2

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, fresh cherries, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, black pepper and mediterranean spices.

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

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, light vanilla, cedar, licorice, light cola, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, coffee, light earth, herbs, spices and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville in Napa Valley. Nicely balanced, elegant and complex. Fruit forward and luxurious. Alcohol is nicely integrated already.

Needs a few hours to open up properly, so be patient.

Still very young, but already drinking beautifully. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

I've had an older vintage before, and it ages beautifully.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (50% new) French Oak barrels.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$100. — 3 hours ago

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9.2

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

Dark ruby color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose of red and black fruits with cedar, vanilla, licorice, light earth, spices, chocolates, herbs and peppercorn.

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

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

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 7 year old Merlot from Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now. Elegant and fruit forward, complex and engaging. Smooth and soft. Nicely balanced with a great mouthfeel.

Drinking at its peak, and will continue to do so in the next 5 to 7 years. Needs a couple of hours to open up properly.

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

100% Merlot grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 9 months.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$49. — 4 days ago

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9.2

Dark gold in color.

Light nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing citrus, apples, pears, light earth, light oak, limes, light spices and minerals.

Nice finish with lemons and limes.

This is a delicious Chardonnay from Santa Lucia Highlands in California. Soft and elegant. Fruit forward and engaging.

Nicely balanced and complex, with a nice mouthfeel. The high alcohol is well integrated.

Already drinking beautifully, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

This Single Vineyard Chardonnay is easy drinking, and good by itself or with food.

100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in (33% new) French oak barrels for 9 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$55. — 5 days ago

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9.2

The Vice Wines The Judgment Stag's Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Napa Valley, California

Today is the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris, so here is a wine to celebrate that.

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

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

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black cherries, chocolates, cedar, licorice, light earth, herbs, spices, tobacco leaf and dark coffee.

Tangy finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags Leap District in Napa Valley. Complex and engaging, elegant and nicely balanced. Spicy and tangy.

Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already drinking beautifully. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

Nice to see such low alcohol level from Napa Valley.

Good right out of the bottle with a great mouthfeel.

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

13% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$128. — a day ago

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9.0

Oakville Winery Albariño 2025, Napa Valley, California

Light yellow in color with a golden hue.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing limes, lemons, green apples, grapefruits, honeysuckle, earth, bitter herbs and spices.

This Single Vineyard Albariño from Oakville in Napa Valley is easy drinking, crisp and refreshing. A good quality wine, tangy and spicy.

A good food wine that will pair nicely with fresh seafood.

A small production of only 3,000 bottles.

14% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$38. — 3 days ago

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9.2

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim

The nose is still tight with red fruits and light oak notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing black currants, black cherries, light oak, tobacco leaf, herbs, earth, herbs and black pepper.

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

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder in Napa Valley. Elegant and nicely balanced, with an Italian feel. Complex and entertaining.

Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years.

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

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 19 months in (65% new) French Oak barrels.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$115. — 5 days ago

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9.2

Pale lemon in color.

Strong nose of gooseberries, limes, guava, grapefruits, herbs and minerals.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with lemons, green apples, light pineapples, limes, herbs, light earth and spices.

Long finish with limes and herbs.

This is a delicious Sauvignon Blanc From Napa Valley. Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel.

Fresh tasting, complex and engaging. Neither tart nor bitter, which I always love.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. A great sipping wine by the pool.

100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes were aged for 9 months in used French oak barrels.

13.7% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$75. — 2 days ago

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9.3

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of black fruits with cedar and chocolate notes.

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

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

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Complex and nicely balanced, fruit forward and elegant. Spicy and entertaining.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet is still young, but already enjoyable even by itself. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 to 20 years. Showing good potential to become a 96+ point wine.

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

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were dry farmed and aged in (80% new) French oak barrels for 24 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$140. — 3 days ago

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8.9

Gold in color.

Citrus and wood notes on the nose, and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and buttery.

Showing lemons, apples, pears, light earth, light oak, spices, toast and light bitter herbs.

Tangy finish with limes and almonds.

This is a tasty Chardonnay from Carmel Valley in California. Elegant and nicely balanced. Rich and fruit forward.

Showing mild complexity, and good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

Chardonnay grapes were aged in (50% new) French Oak barrels for 10 months. A small production of less than 3,000 bottles.

89 points.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

$28. — 4 days ago

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9.3

#AgedWineTuesday

Deep gold in color.

Strong nose and full bodied with medium plus acidity and tiny bubbles.

Dry on the palate and complex.

Showing yellow apples, ripe citrus fruits, spices, sea salt, herbs, minerals, yeast, earth and light brioche.

Long finish with limes and light almonds.

This is a delicious 22 year old Champagne. Rich and fruit forward. Well balanced, complex and entertaining.

Drinking beautifully now, and much better after 90 minutes of airtime. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years, and better when not too cold.

Loved how the bubbles integrated with the wine. Vibrant and engaging.

Wine Spectator 97 points. Wine Advocate 95 points.

I've had this vintage a few times before, and it is very consistent.

A great sipping wine that also paired nicely with food.

A blend of 62% Pinot Noir and 38% Chardonnay. Aged for 15 years on its lees.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$550. — 6 days ago