Black Stallion Estate Winery

Limited Release Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

9.2

Chocolate covered cherries on the nose. A light taste initially, followed by a force to be reckoned with. Blackberries, blueberries, plum, and a tad of citrus on the tongue. Opened this 2020 in 2026, and let it breathe for 30 minutes. Frankly, couldn’t help my self. Will pair nicely with our French dip dinner. — 6 days ago

Saiya Brewery

Yuki No Bosha Limited Release Junmai Ginjo

Louis Martin

9.3

Fresh, crisp, smooth and refreshing, citrus flavors, fruity sweet finish. — 4 months ago

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Krug

Brut Champagne Blend 2008

Lee Pitofsky

9.4

The first couple times I tried 08 I was definitely too quick to judge. It needs a ton of air, and it’s different from the rich, oxidative, nutty house style of the past, particularly the warm and ultra forward 2006, the previous release. 2008 is indeed young, tightly wound with a pulsating core of energy.

The first glass offers very little. Subdued, austere and youthfully reserved. But ensuing pours eventually unleash its core of powerful clean orchard fruit, coffee bean and grilled nuts. On the palate it continues to become so much more textural with crazy gains in weight, depth and fruit intensity as the night goes on. It really fills the mouth, saturating the palate with a satin-like texture, ripping citrusy acids and saline laced minerals that follow deep into its finish. Enjoyable now with enough air (needs 2 hours), but no doubt one to hold. To live forever. — 3 years ago

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