Ron R

9.0

Soft and rotund. Very little acidity to talk about. Surprisingly mediocre. — 3 days ago

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Ron R

9.6

Exceptional wine from the Modus winemaker (Jason Moore). The best we’ve had from this producer. I’m going back to the well. — 7 days ago

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Ron R

9.6

I showed this wine some respect today. First I carefully decanted it, as I rarely do. The nose displayed spice box with cardamon, cloves and a hint of cedar. The palate was powerful and dense. Loads of mature blueberries and black fruits. Tannins are bolt upright. Acidity is perfectly poised. Finishes sweet and with texture. For a second wine, it’s a crime. Has another 5-10 years of runway ahead of it. This is a serious wine. — 10 days ago

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Ron R

9.3

Our favorite Napa cab in the $70 price bracket. Nose displays cherries and coffee. Palate is so well balanced with sage, sandalwood and soft brown sugar. Finish extends and expands. Youthful and energetic.
Bivio Pizzeria, Montclair. — 7 days ago

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Ron R

9.4

Superb with Foie gras. No rush to consume this at all. — 7 days ago

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Ron R

9.4

Outstanding as usual… — 9 days ago

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Ron R

9.3

Tried many times to upload a picture last night, without success. Feed wasn’t refreshing either.
This had begun its decline. Oxidized aroma when the cork was pulled. Cardboard and lemons on the nose. Palate was lively with exotic sweet fruits and baked apples. Remaining acidity kept this from falling off a cliff. Drink these now. — 10 days ago

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Ron R

9.2

So impressed with this $23 bottle. Drinks like $60, easily. Lovely aroma of soft caramel leads into baked apples on the mid palate. Nice ripe structure and acidity suggest this will continue as is for a few more years, but why wait? — 7 days ago

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Ron R

9.2

Xmas Eve quaff. Delicate and subtle presentation on the nose and palate. Restrained in every way. Notes of citrus and beeswax combine on the nose with a light honied sweetness on the mid palate. Acidity is delicate. Overall, a nice presentation but nothing to get excited about either — 9 days ago

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Ron R

9.3

Really enjoyed this. Much more in the white burg style. Steely, piercing and focused. I’d live to take another look at these 5 years from now. I bet this will continue to improve. — 10 days ago

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