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Deep Ruby red color with aromas of berry fruit and earthy spice, aged for 24 months in stainless and large oak barrels, Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend, #17 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2025. On the palate flavors of cherry and plum with tobacco, floral and earthy flowery notes. Full-bodied, well balanced approachable tannins on a medium+ finish ending with fruit, espresso and a mineral character. Grab some Italian food and enjoy. — 6 days ago
Deep purple color with aromas of black fruits, cedar and spice for this Grenache and Syrah blend. On the palate dry, medium+ acidity with flavors of black currants, blackberry and black pepper with notes of black pepper and oak. Medium finish, with soft ripe tannins, overall good balance. Drink now! — 14 days ago
Pale straw yellow color with aromas of stone fruit, citrus and herb spice. On the palate flavors of apple and citrus with herb floral spice. Good round acidity, balance and structure, medium+ finish ending with mineral character. Very Nice!
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Medium lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with pronounced floral and biscuit notes. On the palate flavors of peach, pineapple and lemon citrus with honeysuckle and smoky notes. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, citrus and vanilla. Nice value. — 5 days ago
Pale lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and floral notes. On the palate flavors of fresh apple, apricot and lemon citrus with notes of white flowers and spice. Medium+ finish, lively acidity ending with citrus fruit and chalky mineral character. — 6 days ago
Pale yellow color with aromas stone and tropical fruits with notes of flowers and lychee nuts. On the palate flavors of peaches, apricots and citrus, with floral notes, savory mouthfeel. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, fresh with good balance. — 14 days ago
Pale lemon with aromas of citrus, tropical fruits, honeysuckle and herbs. On the palate flavors of fresh crisp apple, melon, grapefruit and lemon zest, vivid acidity nicely balanced. Long crisp finish ending with a citrus mineral character. Very Nice! — 5 days ago
Pale lemon color, green edges, with stone, citrus and tropical fruit aromas and herb floral scents. On the palate flavors of green apples, grapefruit and pear with lime citrus and chalky notes. Good balance with pleasant lively acidity, medium+ finish ending crisp with mineral, citrus, floral and wet stone nuances, slightly off-dry. Drink now! — 6 days ago
All of the grapes from the vineyards owned by the Latour family are vinified and aged in the cuverie of Château Corton Grancey in Aloxe-Corton. The winery was the first purpose-built cuverie in France and remains the oldest still-functioning. Medium pale lemon color with aromas of stone fruits with a slight nutty floral character. On the palate flavors of peach and melon with lemon citrus and savory notes. Medium+ finish, lively acidity, ending with fruit, toasty oak and minerality. Nice! — 13 days ago
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When I’m not drinking a Napa Cab, and I’m having a fillet mignon, I reach for a Jordon. Blend of 87% Cab Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot & 1% Malbec, aged 13 months in 100% French oak (35% new). Deep Ruby red color with aromas of red fruit, floral and an array of herb spices. On the palate flavors of blackberry and raspberry with oak, vanilla spice, leather and cacao notes. Rich fine tannins, well balanced and integrated with fruit and oak. Very Nice! Will age well. Just had this at a chophouse, Nice! — 2 hours ago