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9.2

Purple in color with medium intensity.

Fruity nose of red and blue fruits with spices, herbs, earth, light oak, chocolates and light barnyard.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, currants, strawberries, bing cherries, chocolates, tobacco leaf, light earth, herbs, spices, black tea and peppercorn.

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

This young Pinot Noir from Yamhill-Carlton in Oregon is already starting to drink beautifully. Needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already delicious.

Fruit forward and spicy. Smooth with good structure. Nicely balanced with a tangy finish. Already showing nice complexity.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolved.

Good right out of the bottle, and much better after 45 minutes of airtime. Really worth the wait. Felt like a Russian River Valley Pinot Noir at the beginning, but got earthier as it opened up.

A tasty wine to share with friends and talk about. Good by itself or with food.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were fermented whole Cluster, and aged in used French oak barrels. A small production of less than 5,000 bottles.

13.6% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$70. — a day ago

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9.3

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black fruits, cedar, spices, chocolates, coffee, licorice, cola, light pencil lead, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate and very fruity with black currants, blackberries, plums, cola, cooked cherries, cedar, licorice, chocolates, vanilla, coffee and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 13 year old Napa Cabernet is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

Showing nice complexity with a soft mouthfeel. Elegant, rich and in your face kind of wine.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.

A gorgeous Cabernet, but I prefer the 2010 vintage.

Wine Spectator 91 points. Wine Enthusiasts 94 points.

Extracted, and good by itself as a sipping wine.

A blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec.

15.2% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$150. — 5 days ago

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9.2

1467 Cellars Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2023, California

Pale lemon in color with a light golden hue.

Nose of citrus, lemons, apples, light gooseberries, tropical fruits, pears, passion fruit, lychee and light spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with yellow apples, citrus, spices, minerals, light herbs, pears, sea salt, light earth, pineapples and white pepper.

Nice length on the finish with lemons and spices.

This is a delicious Sauvignon Blanc From Napa Valley. Rich and nicely balanced. Fruit forward and elegant. Complex, buttery and interesting.

Neither tart nor bitter, and I really loved the nose.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine. Will also pair nicely with fresh seafood. Good for parties or the pool. Spicy and entertaining.

A small production of 1,800 bottles.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$40. — 7 days ago

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9.0

Pale lemon in color.

Nose of citrus, limes, green apples, white flowers, grapefruits, light earth, bitter herbs and spices.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, green apples, earth, spices and minerals.

Tangy finish with limes and almonds.

This is an interesting white wine from El Dorado in California. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Soft and elegant. Spicy and entertaining.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime. Showing nice complexity once it opens up.

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

A blend of 95% Marsanne and 5% Roussanne. Aged for 8 months in used oak barrels.

12.9% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$36. — 2 days ago

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9.1

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Nose of red fruits with spices and earth notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, currants, light wood, spices, dark coffee, herbs and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This 3 year old red blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape is still young, but already complex and entertaining. Very approachable, powerful and fruit forward.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

Elegant and nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 70% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, and other local varieties. Aged for 2 years in large French oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$60. — 3 days ago

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9.2

Light golden in color.

Fruity nose with oak notes and citrus fruits.

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

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing citrus, lemons, apples, pears, light earth, spices, light oak, minerals and white pepper.

Long finish with lemons and light almonds.

This is a delicious Chardonnay from Walla Walla Valley. Rich and elegant. Fruit forward and complex.

Nicely balanced with a soft, creamy mouthfeel. Delicious by itself or with food.

Chardonnay grapes were aged in (25% new) French oak barrels for 8 months.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50. — 5 days ago

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9.4

#AgedWineTuesday

Ruby in color with a reddish rim. Not showing it's age.

Pretty nose with black currants, black plums, blackberries, licorice, cedar, herbs, tobacco leaf, chocolates, dark coffee, pencil lead, light earth and peppercorn.

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

Dry and fruity on the palate with black currants, blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, spices, toast, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, earth, light alcohol, peppercorn, green tea and herbs.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley. Showing a great nose right out of the bottle.

Rich and extracted, yet elegant. Very complex and spicy. Smooth, yet powerful. Does not feel like it's 18 year old at all.

This Cabernet Sauvignon from the great 2007 vintage in Napa Valley is showing beautifully now. Fully matured, but has enough energy to last it much longer. Drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 7 years.

I love these aged Napa Bordeaux blends. Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.

A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Aged for 18 months in (79% new) French oak barrels.

15.2% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$175. — 8 days ago

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9.1

Deep ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, plums, oak, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, eucalyptus, light vegetables and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

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

Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 8 year old Malbec based blend from the house of Cheval Blanc is starting to drink very nicely now. Feels like a Right Bank Bordeaux.

Soft, smooth and elegant. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and interesting.

Needed 90 minutes in the decanter to open up properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.

Wine Advocate 97 points.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 62% Malbec and 38% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in (50% new) French oak barrels for 15 months.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$110. — 2 days ago

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9.3

Light golden in color.

Nose of citrus, lemons, apples, pears, light earth, light bread and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and small bubbles.

Dry on the palate with lemons, red and green apples, herbs, light yeast, minerals, sea salt, light earth and spices.

Smooth finish with lemons and light spices.

This is a delicious Sparkling wine from Dundee Hills in Oregon. Elegant and rich. Complex and entertaining.

This 9 year old Single Vineyard is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Fruit forward and exciting. Well balanced and engaging.

Wine Enthusiasts 94 points.

A great sipping wine, that would also pair nicely with food.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged on the lees for 4 years. Drank from a Magnum.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$150 (Magnum). — 4 days ago

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9.3

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.

There are always exceptions to the rule! Usually known as a Cabernet Sauvignon based blend, but this vintage is Merlot based.

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, blackberries, plums, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, black pepper and tobacco leaf.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

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

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Merlot based blend from Bordeaux. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and engaging. Rich and powerful, but not extracted.

This 8 year old First Growth Bordeaux is starting to drink nicely, but feels very young and closed. Needs 5 years in the bottle to mature properly, but already very complex and delicious by itself. Will continue to age nicely in the 25 years.

Showing good structure and quality, fruit-forward, elegant, and soft. Evolved beautifully in the glass, and gained depth and complexity as it opened up.

I had its brother/cousin, château Mission Haut-Brion, recently and it is not as earthy as the Mission was.

Tasting these kind of wines at this early stage, is always hard, but someone's got to do it.

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

A blend of 53% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (70% new) French oak barrels for 18 months.

14% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$550. — 6 days ago