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9.1

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Light on the nose, and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red cherries, currants, plums, light chocolates, coffee, light wood and black pepper.

Nice tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty 6 years old Grenache blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and interesting.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

The high alcohol is already well integrated. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 80% Grenache, 5% Syrah, 5% Cinsault, 5% Mourvedre and 5% Vaccarese, from 50 year old vines. Aged in large French oak barrels for 8 months.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50. — 14 hours ago

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9.1

Salmon in color.

Fresh nose with red berries, and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with red fruits, citrus, earth, spices, apples and minerals.

This Single Vineyard Rosé is elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and interesting. Fruit forward with enough earth notes to compliment it.

Still very young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

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

A blend of 95% Mourvedre with 5% Clairette. Aged in concrete vats for 9 months.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$55. — 3 days ago

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9.0

Chateau Clinet
By Clinet Pomerol 2020, Bordeaux, France

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

Dark ruby/ purple in color with a reddish rim.

Light nose and medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing raspberries, cherries, plums, currants, light wood, earth, spices, coffee, herbs, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf and peppercorn.

Tangy finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 6 year old Merlot from Pomerol is drinking very nicely now. Elegant, fruit forward and nicely balanced.

A good quality wine. Easy drinking with a nice mouthfeel.

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

A blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in used French oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$40. — 4 days ago

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9.2

Starfield Vineyards Hope Rising 2024, El Dorado, California

Pale lemon in color with a green hue.

Aromatic nose with limes, green apples, light earth, flowers, citrus and sweet herbs.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

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

Soft finish with limes and grapefruits.

This is a delicious White Rhone blend from California. Elegant and fruit forward. Smells like a Southern Rhone white, but much fruitier on the palate.

Complex, but easy drinking. Tasty, nicely balanced and very pleasant. Neither bitter nor tart. Just delicious.

The alcohol is nicely integrated, and good right out of the bottle.

A great sipping wine, and refreshing when properly chilled.

A blend of 45% Marsanne, 45% Roussanne and 10% Viognier. Aged for 8 months in (4% new) French Oak barrels. A small production of less than 2,200 bottles.

13.4% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$36. — a day ago

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9.1

Purple in color with a wide purplish rim.

Fruity nose of currants, black cherries, sweet raspberries, chocolates, light herbs and spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, raspberry compote, plums, tobacco, chocolates, light oak, black tea and spices.

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 3-year-old Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley is starting to drink very nicely now. Fruit forward and elegant. Rich and buttery.

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.

Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Soft and smooth. Tangy and interesting. Feels like a California Pinot Noir.

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

Good by itself or with food.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged for 19 months in (25% new) French oak barrels. A tiny production of only 1,800 bottles.

13.7% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$70. — 4 days ago

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8.8

Starfield Vineyards El Dorado Conouise 2023, California

Reddish in color with light intensity.

Fruity nose of fresh picked strawberries, cherries, raspberries, spices and light herbs.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with bing cherries, raspberries, spices, light oak, bitter vegetables and earth notes.

Short finish with soft tannins and bitter herbs.

This is such an interesting red wine from California. Feels like a very light Southern Rhone red. Fruit forward and elegant. Nicely balanced with mild complexity.

Good right out of the bottle, and gets earthier as it opens up.

Easy drinking, and good by itself or with food. A nice wine to pair with a nice day by the pool.

A blend of 95% Counoise and 5% Grenache. Aged for 18 months in (24% new) French oak barrels. A tiny production of less than 1,200 bottles.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$38. — 5 days ago

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9.1

Reddish/ purplish in color with medium intensity.

Nose of black currants, fresh cherries, light oak, barnyard and light blood notes.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, currants, plums, light oak, spices, dark chocolates, earth, light vegetables, bitter herbs and peppercorn.

Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very interesting Syrah from Williamette Valley in Oregon. Feels like a new world Syrah with a Northern Rhone touch.

This Single Vineyard Syrah is nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and entertaining.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. Paired very nicely with my charcuterie board, especially with the Italian salami.

100% Syrah grapes were aged in (25% new) French Oak barrels for 14 months. A small production of only 2,200 bottles.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$55. — 2 days ago

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9.4

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep purple in color with a short purple rim. Not showing age at all.

Beautiful nose of black currants, blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, black tea, light eucalyptus and licorice.

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

Dry on the palate and fruit forward with blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, light earth, herbs, chocolates, black tea, black pepper, spices and cola.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Knights Valley in Sonoma County. Rich and elegant. Fruit forward and very complex.

Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Feels like a Napa Cabernet based Bordeaux blend.

Good right out of the bottle, and much better after 45 minutes in the decanter. Really gorgeous once it opens up.

Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Wine Advocate 95 points. Wine Spectator 93 points.

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

A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 13% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months.

15% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$175. — 3 days ago

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8.5

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Full-bodied with medium acidity.

Showing black fruits with light wood, spices and chocolate notes.

Short finish soft tannins.

Fruity and easy drinking. Spicy and a little unbalanced.

Drinkable, but not for me.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

85 points.

$15. — 5 days ago

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9.2

Pale gold in color.

Strong nose of yellow apples, spices, very light wood and minerals.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with apples, citrus, minerals, light oak, wet rocks and spices.

Long finish with lemons.

This is a delicious Sauvignon Blanc from Mendocino County, beautifully made by the house of Continuum Estate.

Nicely balanced and complex. Tasty and easy drinking. Concentrated and elegant.

A new world Sauvignon Blanc with a touch of Loire energy.

Wine Advocate 91 points. Wine Spectator 91 points.

Delicious by itself as a sipping wine.

A blend of 99% Sauvignon Blanc and 1% Sémillon. Aged on its lees in a blend of stainless steel, concrete vats and large oak barrels for 10 months.

13% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$65. — 6 days ago