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9.2

Golden in color.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

Showing citrus, lemons, apples, peaches, spices, minerals, herbs, light oak and white pepper.

Tangy finish with limes and grapefruits.

This is a delicious Chardonnay from California. Elegant and fruit forward. Spicy and entertaining.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

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

13.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$75. — 10 minutes ago

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8.8

Pale salmon in color with a peach tint.

Flowery nose with strawberry jello, red candy, light herbs and apples.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Crisp and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with strawberries, red cherries, red apples, light spices and light grapefruits.

Tangy finish with limes and light bitter herbs.

This is a very enjoyable Rosé from Mendocino County. Spicy, fruit forward and entertaining.

Showing mild complexity, and a soft mouthfeel. Gets earthier as it warms up.

Easy drinking and good by itself. A great pool wine, and better when properly chilled.

An interesting blend of 46% Zinfandel, 37% Sangiovese and 17% Pinot Noir.

13% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$16. — 3 days ago

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9.4

Dark gold in color.

Pretty nose of ripe citrus fruits, spices, apricots, ripe apples, light caramel, honeysuckle, fresh honey and minerals.

Full bodied and creamy, with medium plus acidity.

Sweet on the palate with honeysuckle, light nuts, apples, ripe citrus fruits, spices, apricots, dried fruits and honey notes.

Long finish with honey and white pepper.

This 6 year old sweet wine from Sauternes feels very young and fresh, especially on the nose. Rich and extracted.

This Second Growth Sauternes is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next few decades.

Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Creamy and complex. Just gorgeous.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and a great dessert wine.

A blend of 90% Sémillon with 10% Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$30. — 7 days ago

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9.5

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco, licorice, light vanilla, chocolates, peppercorn, pencil lead, dark coffee and light herbs.

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

Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, herbs, chocolates, tobacco leaf, light earth, Indian spices, dark coffee and light pencil lead.

Long finish with fine grained tannins, cherries and spices.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is already drinking beautifully. Such a great surprise.

Well balanced with great complexity. Soft, with a smooth mouthfeel.

This 6 year old Cabernet is elegant and robust at the same time.
Rich and extracted. Powerful, yet restrained. Loved the nose here.

Good right out of the bottle, but so much better after 4 hours of airtime.

I had the 2013 vintage 3 years ago, but it wasn't as good as this one. Might have been that specific bottle.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves.

Such a great experience to drink it with the wine maker.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (70% new) French oak barrels for 18 months.

15.1% alcohol by volume.

95 points.

$400. — 20 hours ago

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9.2

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Full-bodied with medium acidity.

Very dry on the palate with nice complexity and a nice mouthfeel.

Showing black fruits, cedar, licorice, chocolates, dark coffee, pencil lead, earth and peppercorn.

This is a delicious Tempranillo from Ribera Del Duero in Spain. Elegant and rich. Fruit forward and nicely balanced.

Starting to drink beautifully now, and needs a couple of hours to open up properly, so be patient.

Wine Enthusiasts 96 points. Wine Advocate 95 points.

This 5 year old Tempranillo is already complex, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

100% Tempranillo grapes, from 40 year old vines, were aged for 14 months in oak barrels and concrete vats.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$120. — 5 days ago

"Odedi"

9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of blueberries, black plums, currants, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper.

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

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, peppercorn and tobacco leaf.

Long finish with fine grained tannins, tangy cherries and red chili pepper.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain. Rich, but not extracted.

Fruit forward with lots of earth and chocolate notes. Feels like a New World Cabernet, with a touch of Bordeaux.

This 5 year old Cabernet is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

Nicely balanced and elegant, with a nice mouthfeel. Spicy and entertaining. Complex and interesting.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (40% new) French Oak barrels for 26 months. A tiny production of only 1,200 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$95. — 8 days ago

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9.2

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

Pretty color of dark ruby with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose of cherries, plums, black currants, spices, light oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, earth, dark chocolates and black pepper.

Medium plus in body and elegant, with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with plums, currants, cooked cherries, oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, earth, light vegetables, pencil lead and peppercorn.

This 5 year old Merlot from Saint Emilion is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

Nicely balanced with nice complexity. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and soft. Spicy and entertaining.

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

A blend of 77% Merlot and 23% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (50% new) French oak barrels for 16 months.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$40. — 2 days ago

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9.0

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark inky in color with a reddish rim.

Nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, light mildew, earth, herbs, spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee, light forest floor and black pepper.

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

Very dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, earth, dried meats, black tea and light vegetables.

Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 19 year old Syrah from Northern Rhône is still drinking nicely, although definitely not at its peak anymore.

Not in your face kind of wine at this point. Elegant, with nice complexity. Interesting, and still powerful.

Mildew and forest floor notes start to disappear after 90 minutes in the decanter. Still showing some fruit notes though, which is nice to see.

Good by itself or with food.

13% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$80. — 4 days ago

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8.8

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, black plums, cherries, spices and dark chocolates.

Full-bodied with medium acidity.

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

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a nice Merlot based blend from Margaux. Elegant with nice complexity.

Easy drinking, and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 16 months in used French oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$50. — 7 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red and black fruits with light oak, chocolates, herbs, spices and peppercorn.

Nice length on the finish with round tannins and cherries.

Fruit forward and complex. Elegant and nicely balanced.

I had the 2020 vintage recently, and this 6 year old is drinking much better. Will continue to age nicely in the next few years.

Wine Enthusiasts 91 points.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and a good food wine too.

A blend of 60% Merlot, 20% Malbec, 10% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 12 months. A tiny production of only 2,400 bottles.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$30. — 8 days ago