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9.3

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

Deep inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of black fruits, cedar, chocolates, licorice, spices, tobacco, herbs, earth, light vanilla and black pepper.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

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

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Merlot from Napa Valley. Rich and extracted, elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and entertaining.

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

This Single Vineyard Merlot is starting to drink beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years.

Fruity, easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 93% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petite Sirah. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. A small production of only 2,200 bottles.

15% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$70. — 19 hours ago

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9.2

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, light cedar, tobacco and chocolates.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate and fruit forward with blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, toast, light vanilla, spices, dark chocolates, licorice, coffee, light earth and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Already drinking beautifully, but needed 3 hours to open up properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

Fruit forward with nice complexity and a nice mouthfeel. Interesting and entertaining.

Robert Parker 90 points. Wine Enthusiasts 93 points.

A good sipping wine that paired beautifully with my New York Strip steak.

A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot, 2% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. Aged for 18 months in (60% new) French Oak barrels.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$55. — 4 days ago

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9.0

Light golden in color.

Light nose and full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing limes, grapefruits, citrus, green apples, light wood, spices, herbs, earth and black pepper.

Tangy finish with limes and almonds.

This is a very enjoyable Marsanne from Arizona. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Not too oaky and fruit forward, tangy and entertaining. Feels like a California Chardonnay.

I had this vintage a year ago and it is drinking much better now.

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

100% Marsanne grapes were aged in new French oak barrels. A tiny production of only 660 bottles.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$24. — 5 days ago

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9.1

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Strong nose of black fruits with cedar, light vanilla, licorice, chocolates, spices and black pepper.

Full bodied and soft with medium acidity and long legs.

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

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 7 year old red blend from San Luis Obispo in California is drinking very nicely now. Elegant and nicely balanced. Rich, extracted and fruit forward. Complex and interesting.

Will continue to drink nicely in the next few years, but will not get better from this point.

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

Wine Advocate 94 points. Wine Enthusiasts 91 points.

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

A blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 10% Petite Sirah, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot and 10% Malbec. Aged for 18 months in (60% new) French Oak barrels.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50. — a day ago

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9.2

#AgedWineTuesday

Light gold in color.

Nice nose and medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with tiny bubbles.

Showing apples, light grapefruits, limes, earth, spices, herbs, minerals, light yeast and sea salt.

Long finish with limes and herbs.

This is a delicious Sparkling wine from Oregon. Elegant and rich, soft and smooth. Nicely balanced and complex.

This 12 year old is starting to drink at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

Easy drinking, engaging and entertaining, and a great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.

A blend of 65% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Meunier. Aged in stainless steel and neutral French Oak barrels for 6 months. Made in the Traditional Method and disgorged after 10 years.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 3 days ago

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9.1

Dark ruby in color with medium intensity.

Red fruits on the nose with tobacco and chocolate notes.

Dry on the palate with red and black fruits, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf and herbs.

Nice finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very tasty Mourvedre based blend from Bandol. Rich and elegant, fruity and interesting. Complex and well balanced.

Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 70% Mourvedre and 30% Grenache, from 30 year old vines. Aged in large French oak barrels for 18 months. Unfiltered and unfined.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$55. — 4 days ago

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9.3

Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of blackberries, black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, tobacco leaf, vanilla, chocolates, cherry liquor, eucalyptus, herbs, mediterranean spices, light pencil lead, black pepper and licorice.

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

Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, dried fruits, cedar, figs, vanilla, leather, spices, light earth, herbs, chocolates, peppercorn, coffee and light alcohol.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley needed 5 hours to open up properly.

Showing nice complexity with a great nose. Rich and extracted, yet elegant and smooth. Fruit forward and easy drinking.

I've had many different vintages of this wine, but this is my first time having it so young. Already drinking beautifully, and will get even better in the next 10 to 20 years. Showing good potential to become a 95+ point wine.

Nicely balanced and engaging, with a great mouthfeel.

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

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 21 months in (75% new) French Oak barrels. A small production of only 17 barrels.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$170. — 6 days ago

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9.1

Sol Rei Wine Sangiagomo Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Sonoma Coast, California

Pale lemon in color with a green hue.

Nose of citrus, green apples, grapefruits, herbs, light earth and spices.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

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

Long tangy finish with limes and spices.

This is a very tasty Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma Coast. Crisp and refreshing, tangy and engaging.

This Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is complex and easy drinking with good balance.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food. Paired nicely with baked halibut.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$47. — 2 days ago

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9.2

Dark purple in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, black cherries, blueberries, light oak, spices, dark coffee, vegetables, bell pepper, black tea, herbs, tobacco leaf and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, light cedar, licorice, earth, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, light vegetables, indian spices and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Franc from Calistoga in Napa Valley. Nicely balanced with lots of earth notes to compliment the fruits. Spicy and entertaining, elegant and smooth.

Not very approachable right out of the bottle, and needed 2 hours in the decanter to open up properly, so be patient.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc is still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 8 years and see how it evolves.

Good by itself or with food.

100% Cabernet Franc grapes were aged for 22 months in (70% new) French Oak barrels.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$150. — 2 days ago

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9.2

Ruby/ purple in color with a wide reddish/ purple rim.

Strong, fruity nose, and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, cola, spices and light herbs.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is already drinking beautifully, Complex and engaging.

Needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

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

Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$32. — 5 days ago