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9.1

#KosherWineSunday

Purple in color with a wide purplish rim.

Strong nose with blueberries, black plums, cooked cherries, mediterranean spices, light oak, tobacco leaf, light earth and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

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

Medium length on the finish with soft tannins and tangy pomegranates.

This 6 year old Dolcetto blend from Israel is drinking at its peak now. Nicely balanced and elegant, with nice complexity. Fruit forward and entertaining, with an Italian feel.

I had this vintage 4 years ago, and decided to give it a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Drinking so much better now.

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

A unique blend of Dolcetto and Marselan. Aged for 6 months in oak barrels. Kosher and not Mevushal.

12.9% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$40. — a day ago

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8.8

Sol Rei Wine Alta Mesa Private Reserve Red Blend 2024, California

Reddish in color, and medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with mild complexity.

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

This is an easy drinking Mencia from California. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 85% Mencia and 15% Petite Sirah.

12.8% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$52. — 3 days ago

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9.2

The Vice Wines Keith Rutherford Merlot 2024, Napa Valley, California

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

Reddish in color with medium plus intensity.

Fruity nose of blue and black fruits with light wood, spices, tobacco and coffee notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

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

Nice finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very young Merlot from Rutherford in Napa Valley. Fruit forward and elegant. Nicely balanced with a smooth mouthfeel.

Complex and already drinking beautifully right out of the bottle, even though it was just bottled. Tannins show up after 20 minutes of airtime.

Needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

This Single Vineyard Merlot is a delicious sipping wine, that will also pair nicely with food.

100% Merlot grapes were aged in (65% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months. Unfiltered. A tiny production of less than 2,400 bottles.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$68. — 4 days ago

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9.2

Reddish in color with medium intensity.

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

Dry on the palate, well balanced and complex.

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

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Grenache from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Fresh tasting and already drinking beautifully, even though it is very young. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and engaging.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Showing good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 86% Grenache from old vines with 7% Syrah and 7% Mourvèdre. Aged in large French oak barrels.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$60. — a day ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a purple rim.

Beautiful nose and medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red and black fruits with cedar, licorice, chocolates, herbs, light earth, spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee and light green vegetables.

Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This iconic Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Santa Cruz Mountains in California is still very young, but already delicious, even by itself.

Needs a few hours to open up properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 30 years. Showing good potential to become a 95+ point wine.

A great sipping wine that paired beautifully with my Lamb chops.

A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged in American oak barrels for 20 months.

13.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$300. — 3 days ago

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9.0

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Nose of blueberries, plums, light oak and chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, bitter herbs and black pepper.

Tangy finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a young Single Vineyard Zinfandel from Russian River Valley. Elegant and nicely balanced. Rich and fruit forward.

Drinking nicely now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. Has good potential to become a 92+ point wine.

The high alcohol is already integrated.

Showing nice complexity, easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

A unique blend from 100 year old vines, of 90% Zinfandel with 10% Alicante Bouschet. Aged for 16 months in (19% new) French Oak barrels.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$75. — 5 days ago

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9.2

HAPPY 4TH!
TIME TO CELEBRATE!

Light golden in color.

Nice nose of citrus, lemons, green apples, yeast, light brioche and minerals.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity and medium sized bubbles.

Dry on the palate with limes, light grapefruits, herbs, spices, yeast, earth and sea salt.

Long finish with limes and light marzipan notes.

This is a delicious Champagne. Still very young, but already very approachable. Well balanced and complex. Tangy and entertaining.

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

Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years, and showing potential to become a 94 point wine.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 53% Pinot Noir and 47% Chardonnay. Aged for 9 years on the lees.

12% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$100. — 2 days ago

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9.2

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Red and blue fruits on the nose with light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, black pepper, tobacco leaf and spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

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

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags Leap District in Napa Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and engaging.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after an hour in the decanter.

Already drinking beautifully as a 4 year old, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

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

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 22 months in (50% new) French Oak barrels.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$145. — 2 days ago

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9.2

Reddish in color with a wide reddish rim.

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

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

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

Nice finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Syrah from the Sonoma County side of Spring Mountain. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and entertaining.

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

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 95% Syrah, 3% Grenache and 2% Viognier. Aged in neutral French oak barrels.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$70. — 5 days ago

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9.2

#AgedWineTuesday

Pretty deep golden in color.

Strong nose of light diesel, apples, spices, herbs, sweet lemons and light honey notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry to off dry on the palate with honey, lemons, citrus, apples, pears, light earth, herbs and spices.

Long finish with lemons and limes.

What a delicious Riesling from Williamette Valley this is. Soft and elegant, complex and smooth.

This 13 year old Single Vineyard Riesling is nicely balanced with enough acidity to balance the sugars.

Drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with spicy Asian foods.

100% Riesling grapes were aged in (30% neutral) French Oak barrels and stainless steel vats for 12 months.

12% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$25. — 6 days ago