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9.1

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

Deep purple in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, black plums, light cedar, black tea, tobacco leaf, spices and light chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, currants, oak, light licorice, spices, dark chocolates, bitter herbs and peppercorn.

Tangy finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This Merlot from Napa Valley is still very young, but already enjoyable, even by itself. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and tangy. Showing nice complexity already, tangy and interesting.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years, and has good potential to become a 93+ point wine.

Wine Spectator 92 points.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 78% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec and 1% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 15 months in (40% new) French Oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$45. — 9 hours ago

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9.1

Stuhlmuller Vineyards Summit Chardonnay 2024, Alexander Valley, California

Golden in color with a green hue.

Light nose and medium in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing lemons, citrus, green apples, light spices, earth and herbs.

Nice length on the finish with limes and spices.

This young Chardonnay from Alexander Valley is already drinking very nicely. Complex and spicy. Elegant and nicely balanced.

Needs a couple of years in the bottle to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

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

100% Chardonnay grapes were aged for 9 months in French and Acacia oak barrels. A small production of only 1,800 bottles.

13.7% alcohol by volume

91 points.

$48. — 3 days ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Inky in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose of currants, plums, cherries, light cedar, herbs, light tobacco, chocolates, metals and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, sweet raspberries, oak, spices, chocolates, dark coffee, black pepper, licorice and light herbs.

Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Complex and entertaining. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Still very young, and needs time in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years.

Good by itself or with food, like a nice piece of steak. I paired it with a delicious pizza.

A blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 12% Petit Verdot and 1% Merlot. Aged for 22 months in (90% new) French oak barrels. A small production of only 900 cases.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$185. — 6 days ago

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9.2

Pale lemon in color with a golden hue.

Beautiful nose of citrus, lemons, apples, pears, light earth, light oak and spices.

Medium-bodied and elegant, with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with lemons, apples, citrus, pears, spices, light oak, sea salt, light earth and minerals.

Long finish with limes and almonds.

This is a delicious Chardonnay from Napa Valley. Nicely balanced, complex and engaging. Tangy, soft and interesting. Feels like an upscale White Burgundy.

This Single Vineyard Chardonnay is still young, but already drinking beautifully, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Showing good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

Good right out of the bottle, and better when not too cold.

100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in (20% new) French oak barrels for 20 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$85. — a day ago

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9.1

Grapeseed Wines Sassoferrato Monte de Ferrato 2020, Alexander Valley, California

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose with red and black fruits.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, currants, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth and tobacco leaf.

Tangy finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon based blend from Alexander Valley. Rich, elegant and soft. Fruit forward, complex and entertaining. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel.

I had the 2018 vintage not too long ago, and this vintage is drinking better now.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc and 7% Sangiovese. Aged for 20 months in (25% new) French Oak barrels. A tiny production of only 1,700 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$75. — 2 days ago

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9.2

#KosherWineSunday

Very pretty color of dark ruby, with a wide reddish rim.

Nose of blueberries, black plums, black currants, cherries, light cedar, earth, bitter herbs, chocolates, black pepper, tobacco and black tea.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

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

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Bordeaux blend from Israel. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and engaging. Rich, fruit forward and tangy.

This 6 year old is starting to drink beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.

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

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime. The high alcohol is well integrated by now.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a Braised Lamb dish.

A blend of 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 17% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. Kosher and Mevushal.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 4 days ago

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9.4

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Beautiful nose and very complex.

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

Dry on the palate and fruit forward with nice complexity.

Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, dark chocolates, toast, cedar, light vanilla, spices, coffee, licorice, light earth, black tea and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 18 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now. Elegant and rich. Complex and fruit forward.

Drinking at its peak, and will continue to do so in the next 5 to 7 years. The high alcohol is well integrated by now.

Needed 2 hours to open up properly, and it's worth the wait, so be patient.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet is a wonderful sipping wine, that will also pair nicely with food.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in all new French oak barrels for 24 months. A tiny production of 1,000 bottles.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$100. — 2 days ago

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8.9

Ruby in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim.

Red and black fruits on the nose with light oak, chocolates, vegetables, herbs, earth, light bell pepper, spices and black tea.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, cherries, light wood, herbs, spices, earth, coffee, light vegetables and peppercorn.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This Carmenere blend from Yakima Valley is drinking nicely, and at its peak. Fruity with lots of earth and vegetable notes. Spicy and nicely balanced.

As it opens up, it feels more like a Chilean Carmenere. Tangy, interesting, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

I had this vintage 2 years ago and it is drinking better now.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 60% Carmenere and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in French oak barrels for 14 months.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$35. — 3 days ago

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9.4

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of black currants, black plums, blackberries, cedar, licorice, chocolates, spices, light vanilla, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.

Full bodied and soft with medium acidity and long legs.

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

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and extracted, fruit forward and elegant. Complex, well balanced and entertaining. A beautiful wine.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is starting to drink at its peak now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Has good potential to become a 96 point wine.

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

Robert Parker 94 points.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

Grapes were aged in new French oak barrels for 18 months. A small production of only 2,700 bottles.

15.1% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$160. — 5 days ago

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9.1

Dark gold in color.

Pretty nose of flowers, apples, pears, light earth, light herbs and spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

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

Tangy finish with grapefruits and limes.

This 9 year old Sauvignon Blanc from Russian River Valley is still drinking very nicely, with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

It is interesting to taste an older Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma. Feels more like a California Unoaked Chardonnay blend with Chenin Blanc and Viognier.

The high alcohol is well integrated by now. Good right out of the bottle, and better when properly chilled.

15.4% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$35 (current vintage). — 7 days ago