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9.1

Domaine Durieu Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023, France

Light golden in color.

Beautiful nose with white flowers, citrus notes, spices, white pepper and light earth.

Light to medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with citrus, limes, green apples, light grapefruits, herbs, peppercorn and earth.

Long finish with limes and light almonds.

This is a very tasty white wine from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Complex and entertaining. Nicely balanced and refreshing.

A good quality wine that will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

A nice sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.

A blend of 50% Grenache Blanc, 40% Roussanne and 10% Picpoul. Aged in stainless steel vats for 8 months.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50. — a day ago

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9.0

Kiona Vineyards Red Mountain Estate Reserve 2022, Washington State

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Nose of sweet cherries, currants, light oak, spices and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, raspberries, light oak, chocolates, peppercorn and light black tea.

Nice length on the finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a tasty Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Red Mountain in Washington State. Starting to show complexity and good balance. Tangy and spicy.

This 3 year old is still young and tannic, and will get better in a few years. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.

Not your typical Washington State Cabernet, which is nice to see.

Elegant, but already enjoyable, even by itself. A good food wine too.

A blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. Aged in (44% new) French Oak barrels for 22 months. A small production of less than 5,500 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$65. — 3 days ago

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9.0

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fresh cherries on the nose and medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, light oak, herbs, chocolates, peppercorn, licorice and light earth.

Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a tasty GSM blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Spicy and entertaining. Engaging, and very fresh tasting. Soft and elegant.

This 5 year old is still young, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

Wine Spectator 92 points.

Nicely balanced and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 45% Grenache, 45% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah.

15% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$45. — 5 days ago

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9.2

#AgedWineTuesday

Pretty color of light salmon.

Nose of strawberries, light raspberries, limes, green apples, light yeast, minerals and spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and small bubbles.

Dry on the palate with strawberries, tart cherries, lemons, green apples, grapefruits, bitter herbs, spices, light earth, yeast, sea salt, light brioche and minerals.

This 17 year old Rosé Champagne is always delicious. Rich and plentiful. Nicely balanced and elegant.

Will continue to drink nicely in the next 7 years.

Easy drinking, complex and interesting. Crisp and refreshing.

Wine Spectator 97 points.

Needs 30 minutes of airtime to open up properly. Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food.

A blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$450. — 2 days ago

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9.3

Inky in color with a reddish rim.

Pretty nose of black fruits with cedar, vanilla, tobacco, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, licorice and cola.

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

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, cedar, vanilla, spices, espresso, cola, light herbs, chocolates, peppercorn and tobacco.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Mount Veeder in Napa Valley.

Elegant and nicely balanced. Fruit forward, rich and smooth.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Zinfandel, 7.5% Petit Verdot and 7.5% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (33% new) French Oak barrels for 20 months.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$75. — 3 days ago

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9.0

Pale lemon in color with a light golden hue.

Fruity nose and full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing yellow apples, ripe citrus fruits, spices, minerals, light herbs and earth.

Tangy finish with limes and light grapefruits.

This is a nice surprise. This 5 year old Pinot Gris is still drinking nicely, although will not get better from this point.

Showing a nice mouthfeel and feels more like a Chardonnay. Easy drinking and nicely balanced.

Good by itself or with food.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$25. — 4 days ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Nose of black currants, cooked plums, licorice, oak, Indian spices, light earth, herbs, tobacco leaf and chocolates.

Full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with plums, currants, cooked cherries, oak, chocolates, light licorice, spices, tobacco leaf, light earth, herbs and black pepper.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain in Washington State. Elegant and nicely balanced. Feels like a Left Bank Bordeaux. Spicy and entertaining. Really enjoyed the nose.

This 8 year old Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is drinking beautifully now, with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

Delicious by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with food too.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 22 months in all new oak barrels, 80% American and 20% French. A tiny production of only 1,400 bottles.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$75. — 6 days ago

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9.2

Domaine Serene Triple Crown Vineyard Chardonnay 2022, Dundee Hills, Oregon

Yellow in color with a golden hue.

Strong nose with citrus fruits, oak, spices, sea salt and minerals.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with limes, green apples, grapefruits, herbs, earth and spices.

Nice finish with limes and light almonds.

This is a delicious Single Vineyard Chardonnay from Dundee Hills in Oregon. Rich and elegant, and not overly fruity on the palate.

Feels young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 to 5 years. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.

100% Chardonnay grapes were aged on the lees in (40% new) French oak barrels for 16 months.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$85. — 2 days ago

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9.2

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry and fruity on the palate, with a strong and complex nose.

Showing blackberries, black currants, cedar, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, herbs and peppercorn.

Long finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.

This Zinfandel based blend from Santa Barbara County is drinking beautifully now, and drinking at its peak. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and complex.

Delicious right out of the bottle, and feels like an Orin Swift red blend.

I had it 5 years ago, and it is drinking so much better now.

Elegant and good by itself as a sipping wine. Paired beautifully with my steak.

A blend of 77% Zinfandel and 23% Petit Verdot. Bottled in 2019.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50. — 4 days ago

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9.2

Pale lemon in color.

Nose of fresh limes, green apples, light brioche, grapefruits, herbs and spices.

Medium plus in body with high acidity and small bubbles.

Dry on the palate with lemons, limes, green apples, light earth, minerals, herbs, light yeast and spices.

Long finish with lemon juice and sea salt.

This is a delicious Sparkling wine from Oregon. Still young, but already enjoyable, even by itself. Tangy and interesting.

Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Rich and engaging. Fruit forward and complex.

This 6 year old will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. The palate is more complex than the nose at this point.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after an hour of airtime.

Good by itself or with food, and better when not too cold. Paired beautifully with my Charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.

100% Chardonnay grapes were aged on the lees for 4 years.
A small production of less than 6,000 bottles. Disgorged in 2024.

12% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$75. — 5 days ago