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9.2

Dark ruby/ Inky in color, with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of red fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, light earth and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, plums, light oak, spices, milk chocolates, tobacco, licorice, light herbs and peppercorn.

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

This is a delicious 10 years old Syrah from Washington State. Elegant and rich, fruit forward and smooth. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and interesting.

Very typical to the Terroir, which is nice to see. The alcohol is nicely integrated by now.

I had this vintage 5 years ago and it is drinking much better now. Drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime.

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

A blend of 94% Syrah with 6% Viognier. Aged in (20% new) French Oak barrels for 19 months.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$60. — 2 days ago

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9.1

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

Salmon in color with a neon hue.

Bright nose of red fruits with light earth, citrus, raspberries, lemons, apples and light spices.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with apples, citrus, raspberries, strawberries, lemons, spices, herbs and light earth.

Tangy finish with limes and light almonds.

This is a very tasty Rosé from Oakville in Napa Valley. Nicely balanced and elegant, with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

Feels very fresh and engaging, and I loved the color.

Good right out of the bottle and a great pool wine. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

100% Merlot grapes. A very limited production.

13.7% alcohol by volume.

91 points

$40. — 4 days ago

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9.0

#AgedWineTuesday

Ruby in color with medium intensity and a wide reddish rim.

Earthy nose and medium bodied with medium plus acidity.

Very dry on the palate and complex.

Showing red cherries, raspberries, tobacco leaf, earth, light oak, mildew, light green vegetables, herbs, forest floor, black pepper and black tea.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 13 year old Barolo is still drinking nicely, but will not get much better from this point on. Soft and elegant, but lost a lot of the fruits by now.

Not fully balanced at this point, but easy drinking and better with food.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$60 (current vintage). — 6 days ago

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9.1

Pale lemon in color with a golden hue.

Nose of citrus, apples, yeast, spices, bread and minerals.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and small bubbles.

Dry on the palate with apples, citrus, spices, yeast, minerals, brioche and sea salt.

Long finish with limes and herbs.

This 7 year old Sparkling wine from Green Valley in California is still young and very fresh tasting. Fruity and easy drinking. Complex and entertaining.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay. Aged for 6 years on the lees.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$75. — 2 days ago

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8.5

Reddish in color with medium plus intensity.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and simple.

Showing red and black fruits with light wood, spices and milk chocolates.

Short finish with soft tannins and cherries.

Smooth and soft. Nicely balanced and spicy.

Good for parties.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

85 points. — 3 days ago

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9.1

Reddish in color with medium intensity.

Fruity nose with cherries, fresh raspberries, light oak, spices, chocolates, earth, herbs and tobacco leaf.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with strawberries, raspberries, fresh cherries, light oak, chocolates, herbs, earth, light tobacco and black pepper.

Good length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy pomegranates.

This 3 year old Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley is starting to drink very nicely now.

Fruit forward and easy drinking, elegant and nicely balanced. Tangy and refreshing, complex and entertaining.

Will continue to age nicely in 5 years.

I gave it a light chill and had it all by itself.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged in (35% new) French Oak barrels for 9 months.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$45. — 5 days ago

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9.2

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose and full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and complex.

Showing black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, toast, light vanilla, spices, dark chocolates, licorice, coffee, tobacco, light earth, herbs and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Merlot from Napa Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with nice complexity. Tangy and interesting.

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

Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already drinking beautifully.

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

A blend of 94% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 19 months in (32% new) French Oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$55. — 6 days ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Earthy nose with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, chocolates, Indian spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee, earth, dark chocolates, green vegetables and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

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

Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a young Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain District in Napa Valley. Elegant and nicely balanced. Fruit forward and complex, with a soft mouthfeel. Feels like a Left Bank Bordeaux.

Needed 3 hours in the decanter to open up properly, so be patient.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 20 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

I've had a few different vintages of this wine and this vintage seems to be more approachable at this young age.

Delicious by itself, and paired beautifully with the beef brisket.

A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (50% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$70. — 3 days ago

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9.1

Pale lemon in color.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing citrus, green apples, grapefruits, herbs and earth.

Tangy finish with limes and almonds.

This is a delicious Chardonnay from Napa Valley. Feels very young and fresh. Fruit forward and rich. Nicely balanced with nice complexity.

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

100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in (10% new) French oak barrels for 9 months.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50. — 4 days ago

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9.0

The Vice Wines Cerbone Fiano 2025, Rutherford, California

Pale lemon in color.

Showing an interesting nose with yellow apples, melons, spices and light citrus notes.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Tangy finish with citrus and limes.

This is a very interesting white wine from Napa Valley. Elegant and nicely balanced.

This Single Vineyard Fiano is easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

100% Fiano grapes were aged on the lees for 6 months, in neutral oak barrels. A tiny production of less than 1,000 bottles.

13% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$38. — 6 days ago