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9.3

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of blackberries, blueberries, black plums, black cherries, cedar, light vanilla, licorice, chocolates, earth, light coffee, tobacco, light toast, mediterranean spices, black pepper and herbs.

Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

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

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 3 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is already drinking gorgeously. Nicely balanced, fruit forward and very complex.

I had the 2019 vintage a few years ago and it is very consistent.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Has good potential to become a 95 point wine.

Spicy and entertaining with a soft mouthfeel. The alcohol is well integrated already.

I gave it 2 hours in the decanter to open up.

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

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in French and American Oak barrels for 22 months. A tiny production of less than 1,200 bottles.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$75. — 22 days ago

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9.2

Deep yellow in color with a golden hue.

Oaky on the nose with yellow apples, vanilla, light citrus and honey notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with apples, pears, apricots, light tropical fruits, spices, oak, vanilla, herbs and peppercorn.

Long spicy finish with spices and light marzipan.

This 5 year old Chardonnay is drinking beautifully now. Fruity and elegant. Spicy and tangy.

Needs 30 minutes to open up and soften the oak and vanilla notes, but good right out of the bottle too.

I had it a few years ago, and it is drinking so much better now. So nice to see how it evolved during this period. Will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

This Single Vineyard Chardonnay is complex and interesting. Delicious now.

Well balanced and good by itself as a sipping wine.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$35. — 2 years ago

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9.2

Gaderian Wines Oak Knoll District Merlot 2022, Napa Valley, California

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

Deep purple in color with a short reddish rim.

Red and black fruits on the nose with light oak, chocolates, spices, cola and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

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

Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This young Merlot from Napa Valley is already drinking beautifully. Rich, elegant and fruit forward.

Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime.

This Single Vineyard Merlot will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. Soft, smooth and very spicy. Nicely balanced and complex.

Easy drinking, and good by itself as a sipping wine.

A tiny production of less than 1,000 bottles.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$58. — a month ago

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9.2

Gaderian Wines Sunset Knoll Vineyard Blanc de Noir 2022, Napa Valley, California

Light yellow in color with a golden hue.

Nose of citrus, apples, pears, light honey, tangerine, earth, light yeast and minerals.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and medium sized bubbles.

Dry on the palate with yellow apples, lemons, spices, herbs, light earth, light bread, minerals, honey, sea salt and white pepper.

Long tangy finish with limes and spices.

This is a delicious Sparkling wine from Napa Valley. Fruit forward and interesting. Complex and entertaining.

This Single Vineyard Sparkling smells like an Unoaked Napa Chardonnay, and earthier on the palate. Very interesting. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Spicy and tangy.

Still young and fresh tasting, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Good right out of the bottle, and gets earthier as it opens up (30 minutes).

Really enjoyable by itself as a sipping wine. Neither bitter nor tart. Fresh and vibrant.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were fermented in neutral French Oak barrels, and aged for 8 months on the lees.

13.1% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$55. — 2 years ago

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9.1

Orange in color with a pink hue.

Fruity nose of cranberry juice, lemons, apples, red candy and light spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, apples, spices, minerals, sea salt and light earth.

Tangy finish with light bitter herbs.

This is a very tasty Rosé from Carneros in Napa Valley. Elegant and nicely balanced.

Fruit forward, engaging, and drinking beautifully right out of the bottle.

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

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

13% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$28. — 2 months ago

Seth Masterson

9.0

A very distinct nose. Peach skins and something like tarragon plus cherry blossoms. It gives me the sense of fresh spring water flowing through a cherry orchard in April. Too drippy? I'm sticking to it. — 3 months ago