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9.6

Drinking this pre-release bottle of this iconic wine from Bordeaux.

Light gold in color.

Strong nose and Full-bodied.

Sweet on the palate with high acidity to balance the sugars.

Showing melons, tropical fruits, apples, light earth, guava, herbs, spices, papaya and honey notes.

Long finish with herbs and tropical fruits.

This is a gorgeous sweet wine from Bordeaux. Sexy, seductive and fresh. Creamy and buttery.

Showing great potential, but oh so young. Already delicious and complex. Round, opulent and powerful.

Loved the nose once it opened up (20 minutes in the glass).

Rich and extracted. Fruit forward and intense, yet elegant. Well balanced with a soft mouthfeel.

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

A blend of 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 24 months.
154 g/l sugar.

14% alcohol by volume.

96 points.

$500. — 2 days ago

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9.1

Nice color of lemon with a golden hue.

Nose of citrus, lemons, apples, earth, spices, limes and minerals.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

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

Tangy finish with limes and spices.

This is a very tasty white Rhone blend from Washington State. Elegant and nicely balanced. Spicy, delicate and entertaining.

Feels like a White Châteauneuf-du-Pape. A lovely surprise.

Good right out of the bottle, gets earthier as it opens up, and the high alcohol is not noticeable.

Good by itself or with food, and paired very nicely with the Avocado Tuna Tartar.

A blend of 60% Grenache Blanc, 18% Roussanne, 9% Picpoul, 9% Viognier and 4% Marsanne.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$32. — 6 days ago

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9.2

Deep purple in color with a short purplish rim.

Fruity nose with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, dried figs, light cedar, dark chocolates and light black pepper.

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

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, chocolates, peppercorn, licorice and light herbs.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Tempranillo from Paso Robles. Fruit forward, chewy and complex. Rich and extracted.

Already drinking beautifully, although still young, and the alcohol is nicely integrated. It is drinking much better than the 2022 vintage I had not long ago.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine. Paired beautifully with my steak.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$65. — 8 days ago

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9.1

#KosherWineSunday

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and very fruity.

Showing red and black fruits with light wood, spices, licorice, coffee, dark chocolates, peppercorn, tobacco, bitter herbs, light vegetables, dried meats and light iron notes.

Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 8 year old Syrah blend from Israel is drinking at its peak now. Elegant and nicely balanced. Spicy and fruit forward. Complex and interesting.

I had this vintage 5 years ago, and it is drinking better now. Will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Mourvedre. Aged in French oak barrels for 13 months. Kosher and not Mevushal.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$30 (at release). — 9 days ago

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9.1

The Vice Wines Torie's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024, Los Carneros, California

Purple/ reddish in color with medium plus intensity.

Fruity nose of black currants, plums, cherries, oak, sweet candy, light vanilla and lots of chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with plums, currants, oak, chocolates, black pepper, light herbs and spices.

Medium finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Pinot Noir from Napa Valley is already drinking nicely. Rich, juicy and fruit forward. Elegant and nicely balanced.

This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is showing nice complexity with a soft mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle, and gets earthier as it opens up. It needs about an hour to open up properly, but we didn’t have that luxury as it finished way too quickly.

Would be nice to revisit it in a few years.

Easy drinking, and good by itself or with food. Paired very nicely with pizza.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged for 9 months in all new French Oak barrels. A small production of only 3,000 bottles. Unfiltered and unfined.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$68. — 3 days ago

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9.4

Cardinale Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, California

#AgedWineTuesday

Inky in color with a short purple rim. Not showing much age.

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

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

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, dried fruits, cedar, chocolates, figs, cola, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, herbs, spices and light earth.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This 17 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is still drinking beautifully. Rich and engaging. Elegant, soft and fruit forward. Beautifully balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Needed 90 minutes in the bottle to open up properly and show great complexity, with good structure.

This gorgeous Cabernet is still drinking at its peak, but will not get better from this point on. Will continue to drink nicely in the next 7 years.

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

A blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Merlot. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 22 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$200. — 7 days ago

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9.2

Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, sweet plums, cooked cherries, licorice, cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, tobacco, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, cola and light metal notes.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, coffee, toast, light vanilla, spices, dark chocolates, peppercorn and herbs.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and expressive. Fruit forward and elegant. Spicy and entertaining. Complex and nicely balanced. Soft and smooth.

Already approachable, yet still very young, and needs more time in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 20 years. Showing good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 3 hours of airtime.

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

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (54% new) French oak barrels for 21 months. A small production of less than 3,000 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$175. — 9 days ago

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9.2

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of black fruits with wood, earth, herbs, chocolates and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, cedar, chocolates, licorice and dark coffee.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 15 year old Merlot from Cotes de Bourg is drinking beautifully now. Elegant and rich. Complex, powerful and interesting.

Balanced and complex with a soft mouthfeel. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

I've had younger vintages and it is very consistent. Delicious by itself as a sipping wine.

A blend of mostly Merlot with Cabernet Franc. Aged in French oak barrels.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 5 days ago

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9.1

Oakville Winery DDR 2022, Napa Valley, California

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

Fruity nose with red and blue fruits, light wood, coffee, oregano, dark chocolates, earth and light spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry and fruity on the palate with cherries, plums, currants, light oak, spices, chocolates, licorice and light black pepper.

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

This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley. Nicely balanced and complex. Rich and fruit forward. Delicate and engaging.

Elegant and easy drinking right out of the bottle, and much better after 2 hours in the decanter. Showing a very pretty nose once it opens up.

This Single Vineyard Red Blend will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. I had the 2021 vintage a year ago and it is very consistent.

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

A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50. — 6 days ago

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9.2

Terragena Winery Mendocino Vermentino 2024, California

LUNCH WINE

Very pale lemon in color.

Light nose of citrus, lemons, apples, peaches and spices.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.

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

Nice length on the finish with limes and grapefruits.

This is a delicious Vermentino from Mendocino county. What a nice surprise. Nicely balanced, spicy and entertaining.

Showing nice complexity, fruity and interesting. Rich, crisp and refreshing.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime. Would be nice to revisit it in a year or two.

Good by itself or with food. Would also pair nicely with seafood dishes.

100% Vermentino grapes were aged in stainless steel vats. A tiny production of only 500 bottles.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$29. — 8 days ago