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9.2

The Walls Vineyards Stanley Groovy A Cab Supreme Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Washington State

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark inky in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, black plums, black currants, cooked cherries, light cedar, licorice, light vanilla, chocolates, light earth, spices, light black tea and black pepper.

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

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, earth, licorice, light cedar, herbs, black pepper and light green tea.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington state. Rich, yet elegant. Fruit forward and engaging. Nicely balanced and complex.

This Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Washington State is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years. Has good potential to become a 93+ point wine.

Good right out of the bottle, and much better after 60 Minutes in the decanter. The alcohol is already well integrated.

Delicious by itself or with food. A great sipping wine.

A blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot and 5% Merlot.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$45. — 20 hours ago

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9.4

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark golden in color.

Strong nose of apples, over ripen citrus fruit, light nuts, tropical fruits, honey, mangoes, light pineapples, minerals and spices.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium plus acidity.

Sweet on the palate with citrus, over ripened apples, melons, spices, honeysuckle, mangoes and dried fruits.

Long finish with apricots and honey notes.

This 12 year old sweet wine from Sauternes is absolutely fantastic.
Creamy and rich. Fruit forward and complex. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Elegant and extracted

I've had a few vintages of this Second Growth Sauternes, and this 2014 is beautiful. Not as rich as the 2019 vintage, but just as gorgeous.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 25 years.

Wine Enthusiasts 95 points.

Good by itself as a dessert, and will pair nicely with blue cheese.

A blend of 90% Sémillon with Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle.

14% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$40. — 4 days ago

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9.1

Yellow in color with a golden hue.

Pretty nose of citrus, diesel, lemons, yellow apples and spices.

Full-bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with apples, citrus, spices and herbs.

Tangy finish with limes and light almonds.

This 7 year old Viognier from Washington State is still drinking very nicely. Spicy and rich, complex and interesting.

This Single Vineyard Viognier is drinking at its peak now, tangy and easy drinking. Good by itself or with food.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$30. — 6 days ago

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9.2

Hundred Acre Morgan's Way 2022, Napa Valley, California

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

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and elegant.

Showing red and black fruits with cedar, licorice, earth, herbs, tobacco leaf, dark coffee, dark chocolates, mediterranean spices and peppercorn.

Long finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is an iconic Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and engaging, elegant and nicely balanced. Spicy and entertaining.

Still very young and needs many years to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 20 years.

Light than I expected it to be, and very easy to drink by itself.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in new French oak barrels for 34 months.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$750. — 2 days ago

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9.1

LUNCH WINE

Dark gold in color.

Nice nose of apples, oak, light vanilla, spices, toast, herbs and light earth notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with citrus, apples, oak, herbs, light vanilla, light earth and light spices.

Tangy finish with apples and limes.

This interesting Chardonnay from California is drinking very nicely right out of the bottle. Nicely balanced and complex, with a nice mouthfeel. Spicy, lighty creamy and entertaining.

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

I've had a few vintages of this Chardonnay and this one is showing much better than the others.

Elegant and easy drinking. Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food. I paired it with Chicken Fajita.

100% Chardonnay grapes where hand picked and aged for 9 months on the lees in (25% new) French oak barrels.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$24. — 3 days ago

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9.2

Yellowish in color with a golden hue.

Nose of citrus, yellow apples, flowers, melons, pears, light oak, spices, herbs and beeswax notes.

Full-bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with apples, lemons, pears, earth, spices, toasted nuts and sea salt.

Nice finish with limes and light bitter herbs.

This is a delicious White Wine from Madrid, Spain. Rich and elegant. Creamy and buttery.
Complex and entertaining.

Nicely balanced with lots of fruits to balance the earth notes.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food. Paired beautifully with my Ahi Tuna tacos.

A blend of 60% Albillo with Macabeo, Moscatel and Chelva. Aged on the lees for 6 months, in stainless steel vats and large French oak barrels.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$30. — 5 days ago

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9.0

#KosherWineSunday

Pretty gold in color.

Strong nose of citrus, pears, yellow apples, light diesel, minerals, spices and sea salt.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with limes, green apples, citrus, light herbs, diesel, spices and white pepper.

Tangy finish with limes and grapefruits.

This young Riesling from Germany is already drinking very nicely. Fresh, complex and engaging. Good right out of the bottle, and easy drinking.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Nicely balanced and interesting. Crisp and refreshing.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. Kosher and not Mevushal.

12% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$39. — 6 days ago

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9.1

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.

Ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, light oak, chocolates, black pepper, light earth, tobacco leaf, light vegetables, herbs, eucalyptus and black tea.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, currants, light wood, coffee, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, black tea, pencil lead, earth, herbs, mediterranean spices and peppercorn.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 17 year old Merlot blend is still showing enough fruits to balance the earth notes.

What a nice surprise. I enjoyed it more than I expected. Nicely balanced and elegant. Complex and interesting.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. A good sipping wine.

A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

13% alcohol by volume.

91 points. — 2 days ago

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9.1

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

Fresh red berries on the nose and medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing fresh cherries, sweet raspberries, light wood, tobacco, black pepper, chocolates, spices, light earth and herbs.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Pinot Noir from Oregon is starting to drink nicely now, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Rich and fruity, smooth and spicy. Nicely balanced and complex, soft and elegant.

I've had a few vintages of this Pinot Noir and it is so much better with age. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Wine Enthusiasts 93 points. Robert Parker 93 points. Wine Spectator 92 points.

A good quality wine. Good right out of the bottle, and better with some airtime.

Interesting, easy drinking and a good sipping wine.

Pinot Noir grapes were aged in (55% new) French oak barrels for 16 months.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$95. — 3 days ago

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9.0

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose with red and blue fruits, light oak, tobacco leaf, licorice, light eucalyptus, spices and chocolates.

Medium in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with red currants, cherries, plums, light oak, chocolates, peppercorn, light herbs and spices.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and cranberries.

This is a tasty Single Vineyard Grenache from California. Nicely balanced and complex. Tangy, spicy and elegant.

Good right out of the bottle, even better after 60 minutes of airtime, and best with a light chill.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. 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. — 5 days ago