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9.0

Bodega Septien Boticario de Silos Rosado en Barrica 2021, Arlanza, Spain

Copper in color with an orange hue.

Red fruits with citrus notes on the nose.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with strawberries, sweet raspberries, fresh cherries, spices, light oak, citrus, over ripen red apples, minerals and white pepper.

This 4 year old Rosé from Arlanza, Spain feels very young and fresh. Nicely balanced and elegant. A very unique and interesting wine.

Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years and see how it evolves.

Good right out of the bottle and better with some air time. Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 70% red grapes and 30% white grapes. A field blend that includes Tempranillo, Mencia, Garnacha, Albillo, Viura and other local varieties. Aged in used French oak barrels for 11 months.

A tiny production of only 105 bottles.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$46. — a day ago

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9.0

Very pretty color of purple with a wide purplish rim and medium plus intensity.

Strong nose of red and black fruits with light wood, chocolates, herbs, earth, tobacco leaf and red candy.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

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

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is an easy drinking Grenache from San Luis Obispo in California. Fruit forward and engaging, with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

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

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years and see how it evolves.

This Single Vineyard Grenache is easy drinking, elegant and nicely balanced. Tangy and better with a light chill.

Paired nicely with hard cheeses.

A blend of 76% Grenache and 24% Syrah. Aged for 16 months in (40% new) French Oak barrels. A small production of only 1,200 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$62. — 4 days ago

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9.1

Inky in color with a short purple rim. Not showing much age.

Fruity nose of black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, earth, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, light vegetables and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, black currants, licorice, light wood, spices, coffee, tobacco, dark chocolates, earth, vegetables, light tar and peppercorn.

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

This 9 year old Syrah from Washington State is drinking very nicely now, and will continue to do so in the next few years.

Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and entertaining with a nice mouthfeel. Very complex at this point.

Good right out of the bottle and better after 30 minutes of airtime.

Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.

I had this vintage 6 years ago, and it is drinking so much better now. It was well worth the wait.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 88% Syrah and 12% Grenache. Aged in (16% new) French Oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$70. — 6 days ago

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9.3

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Pretty nose of cedar and black fruits, with tobacco and chocolate notes.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

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

Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This 7 year old Napa Cabernet is already drinking beautifully. Smooth and elegant. Spicy and entertaining. Rich, complex and extracted.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Has great potential to become a 96 point wine.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is nicely balanced, soft and engaging.

Wine Enthusiasts 94 points.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will also pair nicely with barbecue meats.

Grapes were aged in (85% new) French Oak barrels for 23 months.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$225. — 2 days ago

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9.1

Elk Haven Winery Confluence 2023, Columbia Valley, Washington State

Dark gold in color.

Pretty nose and very aromatic.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Off dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing lemons, apples, pears, honeysuckle, light herbs, honey and spices.

Long finish with limes and lemons.

This is a very interesting white blend from Columbia Valley. Elegant and nicely balanced with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Very easy drinking and good by itself. Dangerously good, so watch out.

A blend of 50% Viognier and 50% Sauvignon Blanc.

11.7% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$36. — 4 days ago

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9.3

Cayuse Vineyards Special Series #2 Grenache 2009, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

#AgedWineTuesday

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, black plums, barnyard, vegetables, light wood, dark chocolates, herbs, tar, light burnt rubber, spices and blood notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, dried fruits, black tea, chocolates, vegetables, peppercorn, earth, herbs, blood, tar and rubber.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Grenache from the Rock District in Walla Walla Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Very complex and spicy.

Drinking beautifully now, and will continue to do so in the next 5 to 7 years.

Peaking now, and very elegant. Soft and smooth. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Interesting stuff, and not for the faint of heart, but so delicious, and a great sipping wine to share with friends and talk about.

A tiny production of only 125 Magnum bottles made.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$260. — 5 days ago

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9.1

Light golden in color.

Strong nose of citrus, apples, honeysuckle, spices and white pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with pears, yellow apples, spices, earth, light vegetables and herbs.

Nice length on the finish with light marzipan notes.

This is a very tasty white blend from Alsace. Buttery and creamy. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

This 5 year old is drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years. Spicy and complex.

Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 40% Riesling, 30% Auxerrois, 20% Pinot Gris, 5% Muscat and 5% Sylvaner.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$28. — 3 days ago

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9.2

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

Deep purple in color with a reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of black plums, black cherries, red currants, light cedar, coffee, light earth, herbs, light vegetables and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Very dry on the palate with black plums, black currants, coffee, oak, light cloves, earth, tobacco leaf, bitter herbs, peppercorn, light licorice and green tea.

Tangy finish with fine grain tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Merlot from Napa valley. Showing nice complexity with an elegant mouthfeel.

Needed 2 hours in a decanter to open up.

This 8-year-old Merlot is still drinking beautifully. Lost some of its fruits, and it is very dry now.

Drinking at its peak, and will not get any better from here. Really loved the nose at this point.

Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with barbecue meats or burgers. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.

A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.

14.4% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$65. — 3 days ago

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9.1

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose with red fruits, earth, tobacco and wild flowers.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, raspberries, spices, light wood, tobacco, herbs and dark chocolates.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty Mourvèdre from Bandol. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex, easy drinking and interesting.

Still young, but already enjoyable, even by itself. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

Good by itself or with food, and would pair nicely with game meats.

A blend of 95% Mourvedre and 5% Grenache. Aged for 22 months in large French oak barrels.

91 points.

$50. — 4 days ago

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8.8

Starfield Vineyards El Dorado Grenache 2023, California

Light reddish in color with light intensity.

Nose of raspberries, fresh cherries, strawberries, herbs, spices and black pepper.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, sweet raspberries, currants, plums, spices, light wood, earth, vegetables and light chocolate notes.

Medium length on the finish with light tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Grenache from California is easy drinking and spicy. Showing mild complexity with good balance.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime. More earth notes show up as it opens up.

A lighter red that is spicy, tangy and interesting. reminds me of a light Cote du Rhône.

Would be nice to revisit it in a couple of years, and see how it evolves.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and better with a light chill.

100% Grenache grapes were aged in (15% new) French oak barrels for 18 months. A small production of less than 5,000 bottles.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$42. — 6 days ago