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9.1

Pale lemon in color.

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

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing citrus, green apples, light spices, yeast, light brioche, minerals and sea salt.

Long finish with limes and almonds.

This 14 year old Champagne is starting to drink nicely now. Rich and nicely balanced. Tangy and spicy.

Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

I've had a few vintages of this Champagne, and this one seems less approachable at the moment.

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

A blend of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir. Aged for 7 years on the lees.

12% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$100. — 12 hours ago

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9.2

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Earthy nose of black fruits with light oak, earth, light vegetables, tobacco leaf, black tea, peppercorn, bell pepper, mediterranean spices and dark chocolates.

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

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

Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This 5 year old Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Chile is starting to drink beautifully now. Very complex and nicely balanced.

Needed 2 hours in the decanter to open up properly. Right out of the bottle, the nose was fruity and the palate was earthy. That flipped once it opened up. So interesting.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years, and has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

I've had a few vintages of this Chilean superstar, and so far my favorite was the 2015 vintage.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Carmenere, 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged for 20 months in new French oak barrels.

15% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$125. — 2 days ago

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9.2

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

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Pretty nose of black fruits with light wood, flowers and chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

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

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Merlot from Spring Mountain District. Elegant and nicely balanced. Fruit forward and complex. Spicy and soft, tangy and interesting.

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.

I've had a few older vintages of this Merlot and it is very consistent.

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

A blend of 67% Merlot and 33% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in (50% new) French Oak barrels for 24 months. A small production of less than 9,000 bottles.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$175. — 4 days ago

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9.2

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, black plums, blackberries, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, black pepper, tobacco, cola and mediterranean spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

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

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 6 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags Leap District in Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and soft.

I've had a few vintages of this Cabernet, and it is very consistent.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes in the decanter. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with a nice piece of steak.

A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Aged on the lees for 28 months in (40% new) French Oak barrels. A tiny production of only 1,200 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$85. — a day ago

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9.2

Colloca Estate Winery Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Australia

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep inky in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cherries, cedar, dried fruits, vanilla, licorice, chocolates, earth and light herbs.

Full bodied and smooth, with medium acidity and fat legs.

Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, licorice, chocolates, cola, black pepper, light earth, herbs, spices, tobacco leaf and light black tea.

Nice length on the finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia. Fully resolved by now, and drinking beautifully with nice elegance. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Complex and inviting.

The nose feels like a Napa Cabernet, while the palate is more like a Left Bank Bordeaux. An interesting Single Vineyard Cabernet.

I had this vintage 5 years ago, and it is drinking so much better now.

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

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes where aged in new American Oak barrels for 18 months. A small production of less than 5,000 bottles.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$28. — 3 days ago

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8.8

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of black fruits with wood, licorice, spices and chocolates.

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

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, light raisins, spices, chocolates, bitter herbs, licorice and peppercorn.

Short finish with soft tannins and cherries.

This 5 year old red blend from Lake County is drinking at its peak now. Very rich and fruit forward. Extracted with nice complexity, but a little hot at the back of the throat.

Drinking nicely by itself, and a good food wine too.

A blend of 23% Zinfandel, 22% Petite Sirah, 12% Petit
Verdot, 12% Syrah, 12% Grenache, 7% Chardonnay, 5% Barbera,
4% Mourvèdre and 3% Cabernet Franc.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$20. — 5 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Pale lemon in color.

Nice nose and medium in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing limes, lemons, green apples, herbs, earth, brioche, minerals, light yeast and spices.

Long finish with limes and herbs.

This is very tasty sparkling wine from Russian River Valley. Elegant, nicely balanced and easy drinking.

Already showing nice complexity and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 73% Pinot Noir and 27% Chardonnay. Aged for 4 years on the lees, and disgorged in April 2026. A small production of only 6,000 bottles.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$75. — a day ago

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9.2

Light reddish in color with medium intensity.

Fruity nose and medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

Showing raspberries, fresh cherries, light tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, earth, and chocolate notes.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Grenache from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Still young, but already easy drinking and very approachable. Rich and powerful, elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and entertaining.

Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years.

A nice sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.

100% Grenache grapes from 100 year old vines, were aged for 18 months in French oak barrels and concrete vats. A small production of less than 3,500 bottles.

15% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$190. — 2 days ago

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9.2

Beautiful golden in color.

Pretty nose of flowers, light oak, apples, light citrus, spices, herbs and light earth notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with lemons, apples, pears, light oak, spices and sea salt.

Tangy finish with limes and light herbs.

This is a delicious Single Vineyard Chardonnay from Santa Lucia Highlands in California. Rich and engaging. Elegant and nicely balanced, complex and interesting. Fruit forward, soft and smooth.

Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years and see how it evolves.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in (33% new) French oak barrels for 9 months. A tiny production of only 2,400 bottles.

13.6% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$48. — 4 days ago

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9.3

Dark golden in color.

Pretty nose with citrus, yellow apples, melons, light earth, brioche, herbs, light yeast, spices and minerals.

Medium bodied with medium acidity, and medium plus size bubbles.

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

Long finish with limes and light marzipan notes.

This Non-Vintage Champagne is drinking so beautifully now. Nicely balanced and elegant. Fruit forward and rich, with lots of bread notes. Easy drinking and complex.

Such a great surprise. Feels like an aged Dom Perignon, which is so interesting.

Good right out of the bottle, and much better after 45 minutes of airtime, and delicious by itself as a sipping wine.

100% Pinot Meunier grapes from the 2020 vintage were aged on the lees for 2 years. Disgorged in 2022.

12% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$100. — 6 days ago